HISTORICAL FACTS: 151 - Caught on Camera

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Mary-Louise McLaws, epidemiologist who guided Australia through Covid, dies aged 70 from brain cancer

Health minister says professor and WHO advisor was ‘an incredibly calm, articulate voice at a time that was very frightening’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2023

Doctors urge people to stay vigilant against COVID-19 variant EG.5.1

WHO has designated EG.5.1 as a variant of interest; medical professionals advise public to remain vigilant, with only one case reported in India. Vaccine policy remains unclear, but masks, social distancing, and hand washing remain key to preventing spread.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Everything we know about EG. 5, the Covid subvariant dominating the US as hospitalisations rise

Hospital admissions from coronavirus up 12.5 per cent for the week ending 29 July

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

The WHO has declared Eris a 'variant of interest'. How is it different from other Omicron variants?

EG.5 is a family of Omicron variants (descended from XBB.1.9.2) that first appeared back in February 2023.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2023

Covid Eris symptoms: All we know about new variant driving surge in cases

Eris desends from Omicron and is now the second most prevalent Covid variant in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Can a WHO pandemic treaty help poorer nations in future outbreaks?

Global accord aims to avoid the damage caused during Covid-19 and ensure vaccines and medical equipment are distributed equally to all

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Walking 4,000 Steps A Day Could Help You Live Longer

The lifespan of someone who walks at least 3,967 steps each day can be extended. 

Zenger · Aug 9, 2023

WHO declares ‘Eris’ Covid strain a variant of interest as cases rise globally

Health risk of EG.5, which is related to Omicron subvariant, judged to be low but may drive larger wave of infections

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023