Explained: What Is EG.5.1? New Covid-19 Variant Nicknamed ‘Eris’ Rapidly Spreading In The UK

[ad_1] Eris Covid-19 Variant: A new Covid-19 variant called EG.5.1, identified in July 2023, is rapidly spreading in the United Kingdom (UK). EG.5.1, nicknamed Eris, is responsible for one in seven cases in the UK, media reports said, citing the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).  On July 3, 2023, EG.5.1 was first raised as a … Read more

Threat Of Pandemics Far From Over, Need To Integrate Surveillance Systems: MoS Health

[ad_1] Hyderabad, Jun 4 (PTI) The threat of pandemics is far from over and the current need is to integrate surveillance systems of countries under the “One Health” framework and strengthen it, Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar said on Sunday. “The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted that partnerships are most fruitful only when … Read more

India Logs 1,690 Fresh Covid Cases In Last 24 Hours, Active Tally At 19,613

[ad_1] India logged 1,690 new Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, and the active caseload was recorded at 19,613 on Thursday, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The country’s tally of Covid cases now stands at 4.49 crore. The death toll climbed to 5,31,736 with 12 fatalities which include those reconciled by Kerala, the … Read more