Eris is now the second most prevalent subspecies in the UK after Arcturus.
A new variant of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly across the UK, reportedly raising alarm among health officials in the country. UK Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA). The subspecies EG.5.1, nicknamed Ellis, derived from the fast-spreading Omicron, was first reported in the UK last month, the news agency reported. PTI.
“EG.5.1 was first brought up as a signal for monitoring as part of the Horizon Scan on 3 July 2023, with increasing reporting internationally, particularly in Asia.” Subsequently, genome counts in UK data. On 31 July 2023, the signal under monitoring was lifted to variant V-23JUL-01 due to an increase in the number of cases and a continued increase internationally. Declaring this lineage as a mutant will allow for further characterization and analysis,” UKHSA said.
According to UKHSA, the Eris variant now accounts for one in seven new coronavirus infections.
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across the country, according to the latest UKHSA report on 3 August. “Of the 4,396 respiratory specimens reported through the respiratory data mart system, 5.4% were identified as COVID-19, compared to 3.7% of the 4,403 reported in the previous report,” the agency said in a report. was,” he said.
The five most common symptoms of ellis, a species of omicron, are reported to be runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and sore throat. independence.
The infection appears to be spreading rapidly, which may be one of the reasons for the recent increase in cases and hospitalizations.
“This week’s report continues to show an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. There is also a slight increase in hospitalization rates across most age groups, especially the elderly. Overall hospitalization levels. remains very low and we are currently not seeing a similar increase in ICU admissions,” said Dr Mary Ramsay, UKHSA’s Director of Immunization.
Officials said they were monitoring the situation “closely” as the coronavirus infection rate continued to rise.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said people are better protected by vaccines and pre-infection, but countries should not let their guard down.
“WHO continues to advise people at high risk to wear masks in crowded places, obtain boosters where recommended, and ensure adequate ventilation indoors. And to governments: I urge you not to dismantle the system you have built for COVID-19 but to maintain it,” Gebreyesus was quoted as saying. sky news.
‘Eris’ is currently the second most prevalent variant in the UK after Arcturus XBB.1.16 variant.
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