Say Hello to New COVID Variant EG.5

From U.S. News & World Report: A new coronavirus strain has taken over as the top variant circulating in the U.S. 

"EG.5 was responsible for more than 17% of new coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s the highest prevalence of any strain circulating, rising above the so-called 'arcturus' variant, which caused nearly 16% of infections.

"The developments come as COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing in the U.S. While the increases are small, it’s the first uptick the U.S. has seen since December. Experts say that a slight summer increase isn’t a shock but that it should serve as a wake-up call to treat the virus seriously before winter rolls around."

In other words, just ignore it like you've ignored all the other COVID variants, and continue to act recklessly, don't get your vaccine or boosters, and definitely don't wear a mask. 

Just don't complain to me when you get sick.