The subvariant of COVID-19 thats dominant right now is a descendant of Omicron, Ratner said.
Called EG.5, the subvariant was first reported in February 2023 and looks similar to previous iterations of Omicron.
This is what we expect.
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Most people reported recovery within one week of symptom onset.
Its just really unpredictable, Nuzzo said.
How youre going to react [to COVID] is different for everybody.
Why You Should Still Test for COVID
If youre feeling sick, you should test for COVID-19.
I think thats not true.
Additionally, getting tested is still essential for preventing the spread of COVID-19 as a potential peak season approaches.
People should still isolate if they have COVID-19 and trynot to expose othersin the community, Ratner said.
The initial vaccines and the bivalent booster provide strong protection against severe disease and death from COVID-19.
Get tested if you have symptoms, and ensure to get vaccinated if youre not already.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Covid data tracker.
World Health Organization.EG.5 initial risk evaluation.
