Eris Variant: WHO Alarms New Covid Wave; Should India Be Concerned About This Pandemic

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently raised an alarm about a new wave of Covid-19 cases across the globe. This variant of the virus, known as the Eris variant, is said to be highly transmissible and capable of causing severe illness [1].

Eris Variant: What You Need To Know

''EG.5.1 was first raised as a signal in monitoring on 3 July 2023 as part of horizon scanning due to increasing reports internationally, particularly in Asia. It was subsequently raised from a signal in monitoring to a variant V-23JUL-01 on 31 July 2023 due to the increasing number of genomes in UK data, and continued growth internationally."

"Declaring this lineage as a variant will allow further detailed characterization and analysis,'' said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

• Eris or EG.5.1, a new Covid variant, has caused alarm as it has spread rapidly across the UK.
• Eris was initially identified as a variant on July 31, and it is now the second most prevalent strain of Covid, accounting for one out of ten cases.
• After a significant increase in international reports, particularly in Asian regions, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been closely monitoring the emergence of Eris since July 3, 2023.
• Eris is designated as a variant under monitoring by WHO. But it is not classified as a variant of concern as of now.
• As per reports, approximately 11.8% of sequences sampled from the UK were identified as Eris; the latest data indicates an increase of 14.6%.

What Are The Symptoms Of Eris?

Eris possesses some symptoms from the parent Omicron strain and according to experts and data, the main five symptoms associated with the variant are as follows:

• Runny nose
• Headache
• Fatigue (mild or severe)
• Sneezing
• Sore throat

Note: This article will be updated as more information on the Eris variant is available.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.