What are some symptoms of the new variant?
What is the new COVID variant Eris?
EG.5.1, nicknamed "Eris," is a subvariant of Omicron. Over the past week, it has become the most prominent form of COVID-19, accounting for 17.3% of new cases. Arcturus, another Omicron variant, trails behind at 15.6% of new cases.
Symptoms of new COVID variant Eris
The symptoms of Eris are similar to those of Omicron. The most common symptoms of Eris include:
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
- Coughing
- Changes to sense of smell
They say that it's not very dangerous but it's very contagious.