Who reported that a new strain of coronavirus is spreading rapidly

World Health Organization (WHO) new EG of coronavirus Omicron strain.5 reported that the” Eris " variant is spreading rapidly around the world. At the same time, the WHO believes that the new variant of coronavirus does not pose a major threat to the population “globally”.

EG.Strain 5 was first recorded on February 17. Since then, the proportion of reported cases around the world has been growing steadily, “the organization explained in a press release.

“On July 19, 2023, this virus was designated as an option under surveillance,” the WHO said.

The organization continues to assess the level of virulence.

According to who, EG.5 despite its active distribution, its level of risk to the population at the” global level " is low.

Symptoms of the” Eris " strain are manifested by cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat and tightness of the chest.

At the beginning of May, who head Tedros Gebreyesus announced the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in the world. At the same time, Gebreyesus warned that the possible danger of the virus would continue.