XEC, COVID-19
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 by 25 per cent as XEC variant spreads
NHS has asked people with symptoms to isolate and the UK Health Security Agency urging those eligible to get booster jabs
XEC Covid variant symptoms may appear in an unusual order - six key signs to watch
The XEC Covid variant is incredibly fast spreading, and now that it's been detected in multiple countries, it's vital that everyone is aware of the symptoms to look out for - including the unusual ord
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 and Prevention (CDC) National Wastewater Surveillance System. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted in its October 9 COVID-19 epidemiological update that it is monitoring XEC as cases increase globally.
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.
Symptoms of new XEC COVID-19 variant detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe
A new COVID-19 variant found by health experts in the UK has made its way to Ireland as many prepare themselves for winter, also known as flu season. Health officials have recently published an update on COVID-19 in Ireland,
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.
What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?
The dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona right now is a variant called KP.3.1.1, which is part of the FLiRT group of variants that emerged earlier this year, according to Engelthaler. There are some indications that XEC may replace it as a dominant strain, he wrote.
Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant XEC spreads across UK
Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to October 6 – up from 3.7 a week earlier.
A new COVID-19 variant is circulating. Here's what to know about the strain, symptoms
While COVID-19 cases are on a downtrend in Oklahoma, virus season is upon us — and this summer saw the highest spike in percent positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma since the summer of 2022. As has been the pattern over the last few years,
Covid deaths soar 25 per cent as XEC variant hits and NHS says isolate with symptoms
There are 2,622 patients in hospital in the latest figures with Covid, up six per cent with 68 Covid acute respiratory ...
New Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts daily functioning' warns doctor
A doctor has issued a warning about the most common symptom of Covid XEC, which is causing severe disruption to patients' ...
COVID XEC variant “taking charge” and leading to surge of cases and deaths across Europe
The XEC variant, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants, was detected and recorded in Germany in June and has been ...
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XEC Covid variant 'don't wait' warning amid winter 'tripledemic' fears
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Covid advice for people who test positive for XEC strain amid surge of virus
The XEC variant has been causing concern after becoming one of the most common strains in the UK over the past month - with ...