According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, EG.5 or “Eris” is now the dominant strain in the United States. Reformulated Covid vaccines are set to be available from late September which are expected to provide better protection against the variant.
While Covid-19 is no longer declared a public health emergency, cases are expected to rise as we head into the fall and winter months.
To review the COVID-19 protocols for staffing and safety, please visit the NYSDA COVID Resources webpage.