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New COVID Variant Already the Dominant US Strain

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New COVID Variant Already the Dominant US Strain

New COVID Variant Already the Dominant US Strain

New COVID Variant , Already the Dominant , US Strain .

The World Health Organization has warned of a new COVID-19 strain called EG.5, otherwise known as 'Eris.'.

CNBC reports that Eris accounts for a growing number of cases in countries around the world, including the United States and China.

According to the WHO, Eris is a "variant of interest" and will be monitored for mutations that could make it more dangerous.

The organization said that current evidence suggests a low risk to public health at a global level, similar to other variants currently circulating.

In May, the WHO announced that COVID was now , “an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.”.

In May, the WHO announced that COVID was now , “an established and ongoing health issue which no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.”.

While EG.5 has shown increased prevalence, growth advantage, and immune escape properties, there have been no reported changes in disease severity to date, WHO risk evaluation, via CNBC.

According to the WHO, the properties of Eris suggest that it may become a dominant strain, potentially around the world.

According to the WHO, the properties of Eris suggest that it may become a dominant strain, potentially around the world.

Data from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) suggests the largest number of Eris cases are in China, followed by the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea.

Data from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) suggests the largest number of Eris cases are in China, followed by the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea.

The new strain has also reportedly been identified in Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal.

The new strain has also reportedly been identified in Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal.

According to the CDC, Eris has already become the dominant strain in the U.S., accounting for 17.3% of all cases the week of August 5


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