VAAL TRIANGLE - The Medical Association cautions about the new Covid-19 variant.

VAAL TRIANGLE - The South African Medical Association has issued a warning that the new Covid-19 variant, Eris, could lead to severe symptoms, especially among immune-compromised and unvaccinated elderly people. The World Health Organisation has classified EG.5 as a variant of interest, which has shown increased prevalence and growth advantages, but it has not yet been linked to changes in disease severity. SAMA chairperson Mvuyisi Mzukwa urges continued vigilance and encourages high-risk people to get vaccinated and follow preventive measures. According to the World Health Organization, the number of new Covid-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80% in the last month.