XEC, COVID-19
XEC variant of COVID-19 spreading throughout US. What you need to know
The CDC's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods, reflected that the KP.3.1.1 variant accounted for 57.2% of positive infections, followed by XEC at 10.7% in the two weeks starting on Sept. 29 and ending on Oct. 12.
XEC Variant Accounts For One In 10 New COVID Cases- Here Are The Symptoms
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are firmly in the midst of cold and flu season and with that a new COVID-19 variant is making the headlines. According to the CDC Data Tracker, there has been an uptick in reported cases involving the XEC variant.
Covid XEC symptoms: Coronavirus signs to look out for in new deadly variant hitting UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned members of the public that the XEC strain of the disease is spreading in the UK with cases increasing at a high rate
COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here's what you should know about it.
KP.3.1.1 is still the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States as it accounts for nearly 60% of positive cases, but the XEC variant is not far behind, recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows.
Covid deaths rise amid XEC variant concern as people with symptoms told to isolate
There has been a rise in Covid hospital cases and deaths amid concern over the XEC variant. Scientists are carrying out tests to find out more about the new variant. It comes as cases of respiratory viral infections such as cold and Covid are soaring as we head towards winter.
XEC variant 'might escape Covid vaccine defences'
The XEC variant of Covid is quickly becoming the dominant strain of the winter, but the current vaccines may not be as effective against it
New COVID strain is circulating in the US, what to know about the XEC variant
New COVID strain XEC is a recombinant strain of two variants in the Omicron family: KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. The hybrid strain was first reported in Berlin in late June but has spread across Europe, North America and Asia, with Germany, France, the Netherlands and Denmark leading the charge.
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should still get the new vaccine even though it may be less effective at neutralization because it is a recombinant variant.
Covid XEC: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
It is thought the XEC strain is more transmissible due to its numerous mutations, and presents symptoms similar to those of other Covid variants including tiredness, headaches, a sore throat and high temperatures.
Symptoms to look for you might not realise are actually Covid XEC
Health chiefs are now warning it is “vital” for people to get vaccinated against Covid and flu as “the threat of winter viruses is all too real”. Read more: NHS warning as
Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far
Here is what is known about the new Covid XEC variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.
With new COVID strain XEC spreading, Chicago health experts urge up-to-date vaccination
A new COVID variant called XEC has been spreading around the globe as respiratory virus season begins — and many public ...
Covid XEC: The main difference between coronavirus and the new strain sweeping UK
The new strain is tipped to become dominant this winter and experts are monitoring its progress. But what is different about ...
What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.
While KP.3.1.1 remains the dominant strain in the U.S., XEC is gaining steam, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
New Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts daily functioning' warns doctor
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Interactive map reveals how the new Covid variant XEC is ripping across the globe – as UK cases surge
A WORRYING new strain of Covid is spreading “rapidly” across the globe, experts have warned. XEC was first detected in ...
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New XEC Covid variant believed to be more transmissible is detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe
The new Covid variant that is expected to circulate in the coming months and lead to another winter wave has arrived in ...