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Aug 16, 2023 · New COVID ‘Eris’ variant: The symptoms, how dangerous it is and whether vaccines work. Published Aug 15, 2023. Yahoo News. There’s a new COVID-19 variant dominating infections in the U.S. EG.5 — or “Eris,” as it’s been nicknamed — was identified in China in February and detected in the U.S. in April, and now accounts for more ...
Dec 27, 2023 · Its numbers have slowly declined after peaking in September, and are now down to about 5 percent. EG.5 — also called Eris — is a descendant of the Omicron variant XBB.1.9.2 and has one notable ...
Aug 10, 2023 · The EG.5 "Eris" variant is the dominant COVID-19 strain circulating in the U.S. and worldwide. Here's what to know about transmission and symptoms. Aug. 10, 2023, 2:24 PM UTC / Updated...
Aug 10, 2023 · Health. Science. Wearing masks remains a great way to protect yourself from airborne infections. Depositphotos. As summer winds down, there’s a new COVID variant on the rise. EG.5.1, nicknamed...
Aug 10, 2023 · Is Eris more dangerous? Based on the available evidence, WHO officials say there is no suggestion the sub-variant is causing more severe disease and the risks are no higher than other current...
Aug 10, 2023 · Vaccines. The latest COVID-19 variant to make headlines, EG.5, is now the most prevalent variant in the U.S.—accounting for more than 17% of cases. Its high transmissibility and ability to evade immunity has virologists like Andrew Pekosz, PhD, professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, following it closely.
Aug 8, 2023 · Dr. Dan Barouch, director of the Center for Virology and Vaccine Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said there is no evidence that EG.5 infections cause more severe illness...
