A WHO spokesman said: "Globally, there has been a steady increase in the proportion of EG.5 reported. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency suggest it is now spreading quickly in the UK as well. New Covid symptoms to look out for here, as Eris sweeps UK.It has also been found in France, Portugal and Spain. It has been found in large numbers in China, the USA, Korea, Japan, Canada, Australia and Singapore. As of August 7, sequences of Eris - also known as Omicron EG.5 - have been submitted from 51 countries. WHO has now reclassified the mutation as a Variant of Interest, meaning it will be closely monitored to track its spread and impact, NottsLive reports. Eris, which seems able to beat immunity from vaccines and previous infections, has been reported in several countries. The latest Covid variant has been found in holiday destinations popular with UK travellers, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reports. DISCOVERED ABROAD: Eris has been found in France, Spain and Australia amongst others (Image: LeoPatrizi/GETTY)
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