Doctors are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases as a new strain of the coronavirus spreads.
The EG.5, also known as “Eris,” is a subvariant of the Omicron variant.
Recently on “Closer Look,” Dr. Nirav Shah, the principal deputy director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stressed that COVID is still a threat and that everyone should take precautions to protect themselves and their families.
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