A highly contagious new COVID variant, EG.5, has rapidly spread in the US, replacing previous XBB variants and causing over 17% of reported cases. The surge is linked to increased travel and indoor gatherings during summer, aided by the variant’s easy transmission.
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Hospitalizations have risen 12.5% in a week to around 9,000 cases. This variant is also responsible for global spikes, with a 80% rise in new cases from July 10 to August 6. High-vaccination countries like Canada, Japan, South Korea, and China have also been affected. Experts emphasize the importance of testing, masking, and reducing viral spread. Hope there is no new variant or covid spike in Malaysia.
