2023-08-09 07:59:33
The Corona virus continues to spread. Globally, more than 1 million new cases of “Covid-19” and more than 3,100 deaths were reported during the past 28 days, according to the latest report of the World Health Organization.
In this regard, health experts around the world are concerned about a new sub-mutant, known as “EG.5”, which has become the most prevalent in several countries, including the United States and Britain, according to the American “Washington Post”.
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What to know:
EG.5 is a strain of Omicron, which remains the most prevalent coronavirus variant in the world. This sub-mutant now accounts for the largest proportion of virus cases nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The symptoms of this sub-mutant are not different from the previous variants. Symptoms include cough, fever or chills, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, and headache. The World Health Organization said that “EG.5 is currently being monitored.” For their part, health experts noted that vaccinations should still be encouraged, as well as safe social practices such as wearing face masks and keeping rooms ventilated.
For his part, virologist and researcher Stuart Torvill described EG.5 as “more competitive” compared to its peers.
He highlighted that it is “better able to counteract antibodies produced through vaccines,” but added that the difference is small compared to previous variants.
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