XEC, Covid
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 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.
Is the XEC COVID variant different to the rest?
Some reports and social media users have raised concerns over the new COVID variant - but what are official health authorities saying?
Covid XEC: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
It is thought the XEC strain is more transmissible due to its numerous mutations, and presents symptoms similar to those of other Covid variants including tiredness, headaches, a sore throat and high temperatures.
Covid XEC symptoms: Common signs of new variant could 'show up in specific order'
The new Covid XEC variant is spreading across the UK, with symptoms that can be easily confused with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - but doctors say there is a specific order to look out f
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 XEC variant confirmed in Ireland and it may cause strange dinnertime symptom
Health officials in Ireland have confirmed the spread of the new Covid variant XEC. The HSE advises anyone with symptoms to stay at home and avoid contact with others.
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.
Exact order new Covid XEC variant symptoms show up - when to isolate and get tested
The new XEC variant of Covid-19 is spreading across the UK, while cases of respiratory syncytial virus or RSV are also on the rise as we head into flu season
Symptoms of Covid XEC variant could show up in particular order, experts say
Households are bracing themselves for a triple threat this winter as the new XEC variant of Covid-19 cases spike, flu jabs hit a low uptake, and RSV infections rise. These three illnesses share similar early symptoms,
Covid XEC new variant symptoms could show up in specific order, doctors warn
Doctors have issued a warning that the new XEC variant of Covid-19 presents symptoms in a specific order, as Brits grapple with a triple-threat this winter. The rise in cases coincides with low flu jab uptake and an increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
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Interactive map reveals how the new Covid variant XEC is ripping across the globe – as UK cases surge
A WORRYING new strain of Covid is spreading "rapidly" across the globe, experts have warned. XEC was first detected in ...
Professor says Covid XEC spread 'could reduce' with three steps that 'we're not doing'
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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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Covid XEC strain sparks worrying new surge in hospitalisations across UK
A surge in Covid hospitalisations across the UK has been blamed on a rampant strain known as XEC. Hospitalisations have ...