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FDA says new COVID-19 vaccines will protect against current strains
EG.5, nicknamed Eris after the Greek goddess of chaos who indirectly started the Trojan War, makes up approximately 20.6% of current infections, while FL 1.5.1 comprises 13.3%. Both are Omicron variants.
“The two strains, EG.5 and XBB.1.5, are not identical, but they're pretty close,” said Scott Roberts, an infectious disease specialist for Yale Medicine. “My strong suspicion is that, given the genetic similarities, there will still be a good degree of protection from the booster."
Source: Washington Examiner