According to multiple sources, including UC Davis Health, Yale Medicine, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the symptoms of the latest COVID strain, including the EG.5 (Eris) and Omicron BA.2.86 variants, are the same as previous strains. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting

It is important to note that these symptoms may also be a sign of a different illness, so it is recommended to contact a primary care provider if you have questions or think you were in contact with someone who had COVID. Additionally, COVID-19 infections are expected to rise again now that fall is here and winter won’t be far behind, so it is important to stay vigilant and take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.