New Covid variant Eris hits UK: Should India be worried?
New Covid variant Eris hits UK: Should India be worried? The Eris variant, a sub-variant of Omicron, is rapidly spreading in the UK. While it is highly contagious, experts believe it is unlikely to be a major concern due to existing herd immunity and current evidence suggests it is not more severe than its parent variant. Nevertheless, individuals should monitor symptoms, follow Covid-appropriate behavior, and promote vaccination to protect against new variants.