EG.5: The Next Challenge in the Battle Against COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented global crisis that has tested the resilience of nations, communities, and individuals. As we continue to combat this virus, a new challenge emerges. EG. 5. In this article, we delve into the significance of EG.5 in our fight against COVID-19 and explore the strategies to address it. Understanding EG.5 EG.5, also known as "Emerging Variant 5," is the latest mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 variant EG.5 . Like its predecessors, EG.5 has undergone genetic changes, making it more transmissible and, in some cases, more resistant to existing vaccines and treatments. This virus evolution significantly threatens our ongoing efforts to control the pandemic. The Need for Vigilance In the face of EG.5, vigilance becomes paramount. We must remain proactive in monitoring and studying the variant to understand its behaviour fully. This includes genomic sequencing to identify its mutations and how they might impact its tra...