3 Things to Know About XEC, the Latest COVID Strain
6 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 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 have...
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...
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...
COVID XEC variant Canada: What you need to know | CTV News
Sep 23, 2024 · Here's what health officials say you need to know about COVID XEC. What is COVID-19 XEC and how is it different from other variants? COVID XEC is a hybrid of Omicron subvariants...
A highly transmissible COVID-19 variant has arrived in Australia.
Oct 7, 2024 · Australia has recorded its first cases of the XEC COVID-19 variant that has been spreading in Europe this year. The mutation is a "recombinant" variant that is a mix of two previous Omicron subvariants called KS 1.1 and KP 3.3. What's next?
The New XEC COVID Variant: 5 Things to Know - AARP
Sep 18, 2024 · The COVID-19 XEC variant may cause a major surge, experts warn. Learn about the new COVID variant and if the updated COVID vaccines offer protection.
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant - New Scientist
Sep 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,...
New Covid variant XEC gains ground as signs show virus is on …
6 days ago · The newest Covid variant XEC now accounts for one in five infections amid signs that the spread of the virus is on the rise as winter bites. There is no evidence XEC causes more severe disease but ...
XEC: What you need to know about the new COVID variant
Sep 21, 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...