Egypt: two cases of new Covid-19 Eris strain were revealed

In Egypt, the first two cases of the new Covid-19 Eris strain were revealed, the country’s Ministry of Health said.

“The results of analyzes from centers that monitor diseases similar to the flu, acute respiratory diseases and pneumonia confirm two positive cases of the Covid-19 EG-5.2 option,” the statement of the Ministry of Health said.

The Ministry of Health noted that in both cases, mild symptoms are observed, patients recover.

Earlier, the WHO said that the new Covid-19 strain, which was called “Eris”, is becoming more and more widespread all over the world, but at the moment presents a low risk on a global scale.