CDC: ‘Eris’ Responsible for 22% of New COVID-19 Infections_我的网站
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The coronavirus strain nicknamed “eris” was responsible for more than 1 in 5 new infections in recent weeks, according to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
EG.5, or “eris,” is the top strain circulating in the U.S., causing nearly 22% of cases over the past two weeks, according to CDC data. The strain has been increasing in recent weeks as XBB.1.5 declines.
It’s also the most prevalent strain globally, according to the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency designated EG.5 a “variant of interest,” warning that it could cause a rise in cases globally.
EG.5 appears more transmissible and better able to evade immunity provided by vaccines and previous infection, according to WHO. But it hasn’t been associated with more severe disease.
Its rise in the U.S. comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations have increased for six straight weeks.
The CDC’s variant tracker does not yet include BA.2.86, a highly mutated strain that has been found in low levels in the U.S. According to the CDC, BA.2.86 was responsible for less than 1% of infections over the past two weeks in the U.S.
The CDC updated its risk assessment for BA.2.86 this week. It said that based on current data, “existing tests used to detect and medications used to treat COVID-19 continue to be effective with this variant.”
Additionally, researchers believe the new COVID-19 booster shots set to roll out this month will likely protect against severe disease and hospitalization from the strain.
。 Saif Ali Khan may not have a public presence on social media, but according to Neha Dhupia, the actor isn’t completely offline. Neha revealed that Saif maintains a private account. This is one that he uses to quietly keep an eye on what’s being said about him.
Neha recalled a candid exchange from an interview she did with Saif nearly five to six years ago. At the time, she had asked him about online trolling. Despite insisting he wasn’t officially on social media, Saif admitted that he did have a personal, hidden account. Through it, he’d occasionally scroll through comments and posts. Neha added that Saif had predicted the growing severity of online behaviour, warning that trolling would eventually attract strict monitoring by cybercrime authorities — something she noted is already becoming a reality.
In the conversation with Zoom, addressing the increasing toxicity online, Neha also spoke about the rise in AI-driven misuse targeting women in the industry. “What happened recently with a couple of actresses — the way AI was misused — it’s alarming,” she said. While relieved that offenders are now being held accountable, she admitted she has grown more resilient over time. “It used to make me angry, but now I’m thick-skinned. Ab farak nahi padta (it doesn’t affect me anymore).”
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On the professional front, Neha Dhupia is gearing up for the release of her Netflix series Single Papa on December 12. The ensemble cast includes Kunal Khemu, Manoj Pahwa, Prajakta Koli and Ayesha Raza. She is also set to appear on Perfect Family on YouTube.
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Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan is busy shooting Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan. The film reunites him with Akshay Kumar after 17 years, and is slated for a 2026 release.Also Read: All Photos! Everyone who was present at Ekta Kapoor’s Diwali bash。
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