21/08/2023 10:02 (UTC)

EG.5, the most widespread Covid substrain in China with 71.6 percent infections

Beijing, Aug 21 (EFE/EPA).- The EG.5 has emerged as the most common coronavirus substrain in China, accounting for 71.6 percent of Covid-19 infections in the country this month, the state-run China Daily reported Monday.

The data, released during the weekend by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of China, indicate a marked increase in infections of this subvariant compared to April when it accounted for a mere 0.6 percent. (Camera: WU HAO).

B-ROLL OF PEOPLE WEARING FACE MASKS ON STREETS IN BEIJING, CHINA.

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Date: 21/08/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Health » Epidemic and plague
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 46 seconds
Reference: 7001290489
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