COVID-19: New Variant Eris Detected In Maharashtra, 16% Of Households Affected

Coronavirus is spiking up a little more in Maharashtra. A subvariant of Omicron, EG.5.1 - Eris, has been detected in the state and is the first instance of India after the UK. The new Omicron variety was discovered for the first time in May, although it had little or no impact in the months of June and July. COVID instances, however, have grown from 70 at the end of July to 115 on August 6, according to data from the state health department.

While there is no reason to worry, it is critical to keep a close eye on the new Covid strain Eris, which has boosted hospitalisation instances among older people in the UK. It's crucial to get booster injections to fight the virus because the spike in Corona cases may be brought on by decreasing protection from prior infections or vaccines.

The concern about emerging COVID-19 strains depends on a number of variables, including its severity, ability to spread, and resistance to vaccines and therapies. There is always a chance that new strains of viruses will appear because viruses can mutate over time. One such strain that WHO is closely watching is the most recent strain, EG5.1, commonly known as Eris. India needs to exercise caution because vaccine immunity is likely dwindling and Covid proper behavior has fallen by the wayside. Thus, it might be disastrous if you're caught off guard.

Mumbai has the most active COVID cases in the state at 43, followed by Pune at 34 and Thane with 25 cases, according to data from the state public health department. Palghar, Sangli, Solapur, Raigad, and Satara each have one case open at the moment. We cannot categorically label this as an 'increase' in cases, a top government official stated. The official further stated, "To come to a decision, we must observe the scenario for a week. From June to September, all respiratory infections exhibit an increase. As a result, the issue is being watched. Only in the last three to four days have we noticed a minor increase in Covid."

A national survey reveals that many households have more than one patient with a cough, cold, and fever, but doctors claim that the majority of the time the symptoms are not serious enough to warrant hospitalization.

The Union government claimed in March that the A H1N1pdm09, A H3N2, and B Victoria viruses from the influenza A and B families were to blame for the rise in fever cases across the country.

Influenza In State From January 1 2023 to August 5, 2023:

Maharashtra has 16% of households that have more than one patient with viral or Covid-like symptoms.

The symptoms of the Eris variant are the same as other variants of COVID. The symptoms include coughing, a cold, fever, sore throat, and heaviness in the chest, but in immunocompromised persons and select sensitive people, it can result in catastrophic ARDS. Additionally, it seems to be more communicable than earlier variations.