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.
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
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 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.
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.
Symptoms of new Covid-19 variant XEC as it’s detected in Ireland after sweeping ‘rapidly’ across Europe
NEW Covid-19 variant XEC has been detected in Ireland after sweeping "rapidly" across the globe. Ireland's Health Protection Surveillance Centre have reported that the new strain accounted for 7.1 per cent of all officially recorded cases over the past five weeks.
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: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
A new strain of Covid emerging in the UK is spreading as cases increase at a high rate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.Called XEC, the strain is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants.
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.
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New COVID strain is circulating in the US, what to know about the XEC variant
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Emergence of the Xec Variant: A New Challenge for the Upcoming Winter
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COVID XEC variant “taking charge” and leading to surge of cases and deaths across Europe
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Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts' daily functioning as cases soar
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UK On Alert As COVID-19 XEC Strain Spreads, Hospital Admissions Rise; Officials Issue Stay-at-home Warning
UK’s health agency has warned people to stay home if they have symptoms of a cold as a new more contagious COVID-19 strain ...