A new COVID-19 variant, EG.5, informally known as Eris, is now the dominant COVID-19 variant in the U.S. as reports of cases and hospitalizations also rise. Experts says a new vaccine that will be released next month should provide protection against the new strain. Dana Hawkinson, the director of infection prevention and control at the University of Kansas Health System, says the vaccine is vital for people who are at high risk for severe illness. #COVID #EG5 #Vaccine Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 10a/9C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij