The first case of Corona’s new variant EG.5 came to the fore, the Health Ministry said this
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Doha (Best Hindu News): The first case of new variant of Corona virus EG.5 has been reported in Qatar. The country’s public health ministry did not disclose the exact number of infections but said the first case showed mild symptoms and did not require hospitalisation.
The ministry said that it is closely monitoring the situation of the new variant of Kovid-19. The ministry urged citizens, especially those at high risk of severe infection, such as the elderly and those with vulnerable health conditions, to follow preventive measures. At the same time, people have been advised to wear masks, wash hands regularly and follow physical distance in crowded places.
EG.5 is a sub-version of Omicron XBB.1.9.2 and the first case of EG.5 was reported in February. On 09 August, the World Health Organization designated it as a “Variant of Interest” but meanwhile stated that this variant poses a low risk to public health.
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