Cyprus has reported its first confirmed cases of the Covid-19 sub-variant known as ‘Eris’. However, according to a senior health official, this development has not had a significant impact on hospitals in the country. The variant has been identified in other EU countries, the UK, and China, with the World Health Organization (WHO) designating it as a variant of interest.

The sub-variant ‘Eris’ has been undergoing increased monitoring, but the WHO has indicated that it poses a low risk to public health and does not appear to cause more severe disease than other circulating variants.

Despite the detection of this sub-variant in Cyprus, there has not been a notable rise in hospitalizations or occupancy in intensive care units. Further details about the situation and the impact of the ‘Eris’ sub-variant are expected to be provided in the coming week – said the senior health official

As health authorities in many countries continue to monitor and assess the situation, it underscores the ongoing challenges and complexities associated with managing the Covid-19 and its evolving variants.