3 Things to Know About XEC, the Latest COVID Strain
5 days ago · A new highly transmissible coronavirus subvariant has been spreading 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 peak. The variant is called XEC.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Sep 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. Health...
New XEC COVID Variant On The Rise: What Are Its Symptoms?
Oct 2, 2024 · The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall surge, and are vaccines effective? Experts discuss
What to know about the XEC Covid variant - NBC News
Sep 27, 2024 · What to know about the XEC Covid variant, which is now in the U.S. Is it more contagious and do the updated vaccines work against it? The strain was first detected in May and has since gained...
Latest on COVID-19: XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, …
Oct 15, 2024 · COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here is what you need to know about the strain.
COVID Variant XEC Could Become Dominant Soon: How You Can …
5 days ago · The XEC COVID-19 variant is poised to become the dominant variant worldwide. Now is a good time to get an updated COVID vaccine to protect yourself during peak COVID season if you haven’t done so. 5 Sources. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.
COVID-19 variant XEC spreading in United States - USA TODAY
Oct 22, 2024 · A new variant of COVID-19 is growing in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "CDC is monitoring the XEC variant," Rosa Norman, a CDC spokesperson...
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
Sep 18, 2024 · People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of the XEC variant...
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant - New Scientist
Sep 20, 2024 · XEC is a genetic offshoot of omicron, a highly transmissible variant that first emerged in South Africa in 2021. “You can think of these new variants as great-grandchildren or grandchildren of...
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
Sep 16, 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...