Although the variant has yet to arrive in Ireland, it is quickly dominating the UK. Just when we think that the covid virus has actually become the new normal and has become part of the common flu-like problems, a new variant is emerging which is causing a bit of concern.
A new covid variant, Eris or EG.5.1, is causing an increase in cases in the United Kingdom. It was first identified on 31 July and became the second most popular variant in the UK. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 1 in 10 cases are reported to Eris.
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It is still advised to be aware of the symptoms of the new strain. Symptoms are as follows:
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Blocked nose
- Sneezing
- Dry cough
- Headache
- Wet cough
- Hoarse voice
- Muscle aches
- Altered smell
EG.5.1 WHO is monitoring the spread of the new Covid-19 variant, nicknamed 'Eris', although it is not currently a cause for concern.
The Omicron variant EG.5.1, called Iris, was confirmed in the UK on 31 July. Currently, reports from there say that the spread of Covid has increased in the UK and health workers are on alert.
Revealing that the new variant of the corona virus found in the UK was already found in India.
Omicron variants XBB.1.16 and XBB.2.3, which were discovered before the new variant, are still the most common ones found in the covid virus. In Maharashtra, where the new variant was detected two months ago, the number of existing covid patients is 115 as per the estimate two days ago.
It has been found that the EG.5.1 variant is spreading rapidly in the country. But due to EG.5.1 such a situation has not arisen in India. Doctors say that although there is a small increase in the number of Covid cases, it cannot be said to be dangerous.
In the event that two months after the detection of the EG.5.1 variant in India, no major increase in the number of Covid cases has been reported, experts believe that this variant will not cause any major impact.
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