The symptoms of the new variant of Covid-19, Eris virus, began to be wondered. The name of the new virus, which emerged as a variant of Covid-19, which affected the whole world, was announced as Eris. Ministry of Health, Coronavirus Scientific Committee Member Prof. Dr. Alper Şener said that there has been an increase of approximately 80 percent in the number of Kovid-19 cases worldwide compared to the last three months. So, what is the new variant of Covid-19, Eris virus, what are the symptoms? Have you seen the eris variant in Turkey? Here are all the curiosities…
WHAT IS THE NEW VARIANT OF COVID-19, ERIS VIRUS?
Eris virus is thought to be derived from Omicron, a sub-variant of Covid-19, and according to the statement made by the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA), one in every 7 new cases across the country is caused by the eris virus. The World Health Organization defines the disease as EG.5.1.
WHAT ARE THE ERIS VIRUS SYMPTOMS?
The main symptoms of Eris virus are intensely similar to the Omicron variant. These; sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, cough without phlegm, headache, cough with phlegm, hoarseness, muscle aches and pains, and change in sense of smell. However, shortness of breath, loss of smell and fever are not considered among the main symptoms.
WAS THE ERIS VARIANT SEEN IN TURKEY?
Expressing that the Eris variant cases, which are closely followed by the World Health Organization, have not yet been encountered in Turkey, Şener said, “When we look at Turkey, there is no feedback regarding this subgroup variant yet. Our personal observation in the field is that applying to the emergency service, There is no increase in Kovid-19 in cases with positive test, intensive care and hospitalizations.” said.