Georgia sees uptick in COVID cases as ‘Eris’ variant proves more contagious

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ATLANTA – A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed “Eris” is causing an increase in the number of new cases in the Peach State, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Friday.

The GDPH says while health workers are seeing an uptick, new cases and hospitalizations still remain relatively low compared to the state’s pandemic peak in Jan. 2022 or even previous summers.

The new variant, EG.5, accounts for about 17% of new COVID cases in the United States. Eris may be more transmissible than over various though, but does not appear to be more severe.

New COVID-19 variant emerges

A new COVID-19 variant now makes up most of the new cases in the U.S., but the White House hasn’t sounded the alarm just yet.

The GDPH says with the lifting of mask restrictions, more people traveling this summer, and the resumption of large gatherings are contributing factors to the spread. Health officials also say some people also may be seeing waning immunity from vaccinations and prior infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the current COVID vaccine is effective at helping to prevent the spread of the Eris infection and COVID tests, already on store shelves, also will detect it.

State health officials say vaccines remain the best defense against serious complications and hospitalizations from the disease. They advise everyone 6 months and older to be fully vaccinated. 

Experts say it’s a good idea to take a COVID test for those feeling sick and staying up to date on vaccines with a new booster expected as soon as this month.

The Georgia Department of Public Health offers several locations for free COVID testing throughout the state. And vaccines can still be scheduled. 

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