COVID variant EG.5: What we know about Eris
1 year, 4 months ago

COVID variant EG.5: What we know about Eris

Hindustan Times  

After more than three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization ended the global public health emergency on May 5, 2023. The WHO classified EG.5 as a VOI due to rising infection rates attributed to the variant, the fact that it spreads fast and its ability of so-called "immune escape". In a Neherlab variant report posted at the end of June 2023, EG.5 was already described as the "fastest growing lineage with significant circulation" in the world. But Van Kerkhove says there is a concern that "we could potentially see new variants that could be more severe and that's something we have to keep an eye out for." COVID-19: The seasonal effect Despite conclusions drawn at the time of writing, the WHO sees a potential for EG.5 to "cause a rise in case incidence and become dominant in some countries or even globally" due to its "growth advantage and immune escape characteristics" — same as it was with other variants in the omicron lineage of the virus.

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New Covid variant Eris is better at escaping immunity than other strains: Lancet study
1 year, 3 months ago

New Covid variant Eris is better at escaping immunity than other strains: Lancet study

Hindustan Times  

The EG.5.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 can escape neutralising antibodies better than other currently circulating strains, giving it an advantage in infecting vaccinated or previously infected people, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. EG.5.1 can escape immunity better than other currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 lineages, giving it an advantage in infecting individuals whose immune systems have produced …

Is COVID-19 on the rise again with new variants Eris and BA.2.86?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is COVID-19 on the rise again with new variants Eris and BA.2.86?

Firstpost  

COVID infections and hospitalisations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases in recent months attributed to the EG.5 ‘Eris’ subvariant. COVID infections and hospitalisations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases in recent months attributed to the EG.5 “ Eris ” subvariant, a descendant of the Omicron lineage that originally …

Highly mutated Covid variant detected in four countries: What experts said
1 year, 4 months ago

Highly mutated Covid variant detected in four countries: What experts said

Hindustan Times  

A new, highly mutated, lineage of the Covid-19 virus – BA.2.86 has been detected by public health authorities in some countries, sparking concerns of a renewed surge in infections. While, at present, there is no evidence if this version spreads faster or causes more serious illness than its previous ones, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people …

New Covid variant EG.5: Symptoms to transmissibility; 7 things to know about Omicron subvariant Eris
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant EG.5: Symptoms to transmissibility; 7 things to know about Omicron subvariant Eris

Hindustan Times  

"The World Health Organization has identified a new strain of Covid-19 as a noteworthy variation, despite the little risk to the general public's health. Dr Ather Pasha, Senior consultant Internal Medicine, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad shares 7 things you want to know about Covid's new variant Eris. Early studies suggest that Eris may cause more hospitalizations than previous Omicron …

Doctors urge people to stay vigilant against COVID-19 variant EG.5.1
1 year, 4 months ago

Doctors urge people to stay vigilant against COVID-19 variant EG.5.1

The Hindu  

On August 9, the World Health Organization designated the latest COVID variant, EG.5.1, unofficially known as, Eris, as a variant of interest. Though the overall risk evaluation by WHO places this variant at a low level, medical professionals advise people to remain vigilant, assuring that there’s little cause for concern as only a single case was reported in the country. …

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?

India Today  

Variant EG.5, the newest subtype of Omicron, causing a surge in cases across parts of the world, has been in India since May 2023, the government has said. However, the variant has so far not been a cause of concern in India, though the World Health Organisation has classified the strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as a "variant of interest", …

New coronavirus variant EG.5 on the rise: WHO, CDC on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

New coronavirus variant EG.5 on the rise: WHO, CDC on alert

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization on Wednesday classified a new strain of COVID-19 as a "variant of interest." The World Health Organization has classed the EG.5 strain of COVID-19 as a "variant of interest". "Collectively, available evidence does not suggest that EG.5 has additional public health risks relative to the other currently circulating Omicron descendent lineages," the organization said. "Right now, …

WHO classifies 'Eris' COVID strain as 'variant of interest’
1 year, 4 months ago

WHO classifies 'Eris' COVID strain as 'variant of interest’

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a "variant of interest" but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains. Variants are broadly categorised into three categories: "variants of interest," "variants of concern" and "variants …

WHO classifies EG.5 Covid-19 strain as 'variant of interest'
1 year, 4 months ago

WHO classifies EG.5 Covid-19 strain as 'variant of interest'

India Today  

The World Health Organization on Wednesday classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the United States and China as a "variant of interest" but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other variants. "Collectively, available evidence does not suggest that EG.5 has additional public health risks relative to the other currently circulating …

The COVID EG.5 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing The Most Right Now
1 year, 4 months ago

The COVID EG.5 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing The Most Right Now

Huff Post  

South_agency via Getty Images Symptoms of summer COVID cases are the same as what was seen earlier this year. “But any advantage that it has over existing XBB family members is somewhat small right now, so we’re seeing increases but they’re not massive increases like we’ve seen during waves like the first omicron wave or the delta wave before that,” …

WHO Classifies New EG.5 Covid Strain As 'Variant of Interest' As Cases Surge in US, UK
1 year, 4 months ago

WHO Classifies New EG.5 Covid Strain As 'Variant of Interest' As Cases Surge in US, UK

News 18  

As more cases of the new Covid variant EG.5 which has descended from the rapidly spreading Omicron are coming to the fore in the UK, China, and the US, the World Health Organisation on Wednesday classified it as a “variant of interest” and said several coronavirus variants, including the EG.5, are being tracked. Meanwhile, health authorities in England have said …

New COVID strain 'Eris' sweeping the US and UK is declared a 'variant of interest' by World Health Organization
1 year, 4 months ago

New COVID strain 'Eris' sweeping the US and UK is declared a 'variant of interest' by World Health Organization

Daily Mail  

The World Health Organization today classified the EG.5 coronavirus strain circulating in the US and UK as a 'variant of interest'. Recent deaths have also remained static and are at their lowest levels since Covid emerged, at around 500 per week The proportion of Covid cases in the US that are due to the EG.5 variant has increased, with it …

UK Covid hotspots revealed as new variant Eris fuels surge in cases
1 year, 4 months ago

UK Covid hotspots revealed as new variant Eris fuels surge in cases

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery South-West England has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases However, health …

New Covid variant Eris driving surge in UK was already in India months ago, expert claims
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant Eris driving surge in UK was already in India months ago, expert claims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new Covid variant Eris …

Eris Covid-19 Subvariant Not a Concern, say doctors
1 year, 4 months ago

Eris Covid-19 Subvariant Not a Concern, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Doctors dismissed the latest Covid-19 variant Eris, or EG.5.1, as being a serious cause for concern even as it continues to spread rapidly in the UK, raising public fears of a new outbreak. Dr Ranga Reddy Burri, the president of the Infection Control Academy of India and public health policy advisor, said that spikes and outbreaks in variants were …

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say

Hindustan Times  

New Covid variant EG.5.1 or Eris that has been adding to the surge of Coronavirus cases in UK has also been causing slight increase in Coronavirus caseload in Maharashtra. The new Covid strain Eris has increased hospitalisation cases among elderly in UK and while there is no need to panic, it's imperative to keep a close watch on it. The …

New Covid variant Eris spreading rapidly in UK; know symptoms and prevention measures
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant Eris spreading rapidly in UK; know symptoms and prevention measures

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic has eased but newer variants of Covid keep emerging. Experts opine that there is a need to keep a close eye on this new strain which is of Omicron lineage and spreads faster than the original Covid-19 virus. Eris raising hospitalisation cases among elderly "As seasons are changing and Covid virus continues to spread, newer variants continue to …

New 'Eris' COVID-19 variant spreads across UK, sparks alarm as infections surge
1 year, 4 months ago

New 'Eris' COVID-19 variant spreads across UK, sparks alarm as infections surge

India TV News  

A new variant of the COVID-19 is rapidly spreading across the United Kingdom, sparking fears of a resurgent wave as infection rates are rising in the country, according to the UK Health Security Agency. The variant EG.5.1, nicknamed Eris, makes up for one in seven COVID-19 cases in the UK and was classified as a variant on July 31. Increasing …

Omicron variant Eris sparks concerns, puts UK on Covid alert
1 year, 4 months ago

Omicron variant Eris sparks concerns, puts UK on Covid alert

Hindustan Times  

Health authorities in the United Kingdom have flagged concerns of a significant spread of a new Covid variant Eris. Derived from the Omicron strain, the EG.1.5 variant now constitutes 14.6% of total Covid cases in the region, making it the second most prevalent form of the virus, as per official health data. Covid cases in the UK COVID-19 surveillance data …

New Covid variant 'Eris' spreading across UK: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

New Covid variant 'Eris' spreading across UK: Report

India Today  

Covid is back in the news again. The variant EG.5.1, nicknamed Eris, was first flagged in the UK last month and is now spreading quickly in the country, news agency PTI reported, quoting health authorities in England. The UK Health Security Agency said EG.5.1, which has been nicknamed Eris, makes up one in seven new COVID cases, the report said. …

UK variant of Covid-19 has mutated again: Scientist
3 years, 10 months ago

UK variant of Covid-19 has mutated again: Scientist

India TV News  

Scientists have found that the Kent variant of Covid-19, which has been spreading around the UK, appears to be undergoing some worrying new genetic changes. The UK has already stepped up measures to control the spread of new variants as urgent testing for the South Africa variant is starting in parts of the country and travel restrictions have been introduced …

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