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WHO classifies 'Eris' Covid strain as 'variant of interest', here's why
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EG.5 or Eris variant of SARS-CoV-2 was first reported on February 17 this year, and designated as a variant under monitoring (VUM) on July 19.
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Published on August 12, 2023 - 03:02
WHO declares new covid strain Eris a ‘Variant of Interest’ | Eris Covid Variant | Oneindia News
Covid cases are once again witnessing an uptick in numbers in several countries. The new spike in cases is attributed to the latest Covid variant EG.5 or Eris as it is named. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified this new Covid-19 strain as a ‘Variant of Interest.’ Formerly, it was simply put under a variant under monitoring, but the global health organisation changed its group on Thursday. According to WHO, there is a steady increase in Eris cases.
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