EG.5 (ERIS): Spread, Impact, and Latest Updates on the Growing COVID-19 Subtype

2023-08-15 01:30:00

The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies EG.5, nicknamed by some as “Eris”, as an “interesting species”, indicating it should be watched more closely than others. due to mutations that may infect more or more severe

However, the WHO said at this time It appears to pose no greater threat to public health than other strains and “there is no evidence of increased disease severity directly related to EG.5.”

How fast does ‘ERIS’ spread?

EG.5 was found in more than 50 countries as of August 8, according to the World Health Organization CDC. It is the most common and fastest growing subtype of COVID-19 in the United States. It is estimated to be found in approximately 17% of COVID patients today.

According to the CDC, the hospitalization rate of COVID-19-related patients has increased by more than 40% from its latest low in June. But it’s still more than 90% below the peak during Omicron’s outbreak in January 2022.

The amount of virus identified in national wastewater and the number of weekly prescriptions for Paxlovid COVID treatment have increased significantly over the past month. Although still at a relatively low level.

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