3 Things to Know About XEC, the Latest COVID Strain
WEBOct 1, 2024 · A new highly transmissible coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread in the United States. Experts say it could become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain just in time for winter, when COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations tend to …
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant
WEBSep 20, 2024 · A new covid-19 variant called XEC has started to spread in many regions worldwide, primarily in Europe. Early evidence indicates that it may be transmitted more easily than past variants, but...
What to know about the XEC Covid variant - NBC News
WEBWhat to know about the XEC Covid variant The strain was first detected in May and has since gained a foothold in parts of Europe. Covid levels remain high in the U.S., but …
New XEC COVID Variant On The Rise: What Are Its Symptoms?
WEBOct 2, 2024 · The new and contagious XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly in several countries. Will it cause a surge in the U.S.? What to know about symptoms, vaccines and more
XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant - ABC News
WEBSep 20, 2024 · A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in Germany in August and appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants — but it is not a radically different variant. XEC is what's known as a "recombinant variant".
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
WEBSep 20, 2024 · COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the United States.
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · What are the symptoms of XEC Covid? Symptoms are thought to be the same cold or flu-like ones as before: a high temperature. aches. tiredness. a cough or sore throat. Most people feel better...
COVID variant XEC, more contagious, could become dominant …
WEBThe side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say.. The Centers for Disease Control …
Australia detects the first case of the highly transmissible COVID …
WEBPaul Griffin says XEC could become the dominant variant. (Supplied)The National Notifiable Disease Surveillance Dashboard reports 12,037,101 cases of COVID-19 have been …
COVID subvariant XEC a potential winter threat; vaccinations …
WEBThe coronavirus subvariant XEC is drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late autumn and winter — prompting doctors to urge residents to get an updated COVID …