A new COVID-19 variant has emerged. Here's what we know about EG.5 so far

A new COVID-19 variant has emerged, serving as a reminder that the coronavirus continues to mutate and spread around the world, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.Top health headlines, all in one placeThe variant is called EG.5 and is a descendant of Omicron. The World Health Organization (WHO) added EG.5 to its list of currently circulating variants that are under monitoring on July 19. To date, cases associated with the new variant have been reported in the United Kingdom, Uni