The WHO has declared Eris a 'variant of interest'. How is it different from other Omicron variants?
- Written by: Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin University
The Greek goddess Eris gave its name to the latest Omicron variant.ShutterstockEG.5 is a family of Omicron variants (descended from XBB.1.9.2) that first appeared back in February 2023.
The World Health Organization (WHO) classified it as a “variant under monitoring” on July 19 after a surge in COVID infections from early July. It has...