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What to know about the new COVID variant EG.5

The CDC says the EG.5 variant, also known as Eris, now makes up the largest proportion of new COVID-19 infections nationwide. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at Saint Joseph Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new variant and how to keep yourself safe.
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