XEC, COVID-19
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.
Unusual symptom of new XEC Covid strain you may notice at dinnertime
The most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency highlighted that Covid-19 incidence is increasing on 'most indicators'
Rise in Covid hospitalizations as new XEC variant spreads - new symptoms to be wary of
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that Covid cases are rising across the country, with the virus spreading across 'most indicators'
What are the symptoms of new COVID variant XEC?
That would mean the usual COVID symptoms listed by the NHS - including a high temperature or shivering, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - would still apply. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body and a headache.
The latest COVID variant on the rise is called XEC. Here's what to know
There’s a new coronavirus subvariant catching the attention of global doctors and researchers: it’s being called “XEC.” Experts suspect this new strain of the coronavirus could become the dominant variant in a matter of months.
XEC is now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid COVID variant
Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you'd be forgiven if you've lost track of the number of new variants we've seen. Some have had a bigger impact than others, but virologists have documented thousands.
Covid hospitalisations surge as new variant 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.
With new COVID strain XEC spreading, Chicago health experts urge up-to-date vaccination
Chicago area public health experts are concerned about a pattern of troublingly low COVID and flu vaccination rates in recent ...
All eyes on XEC: Why COVID sleuths are paying attention to this variant
“It might start becoming the top circulating lineage,” Rajnaranayam said, predicting XEC will take the rest of October and ...
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Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say
The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to data from the Global Influenza ...
Unusual new Covid XEC strain symptom you may notice at dinnertime
Covid-19 cases are on the rise across the country due to new variants such as XEC, with the NHS advising those who are ...
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XEC Coronavirus strain in Europe and beyond
XEC, a new Coronavirus strain, is working its way around Europe and the USA at the moment and experts are concerned that it ...
Covid XEC strain surge puts UK on alert as NHS issues 5-day warning for Brits
The NHS has warned people to stay at home for five days if they test positive for Covid, as a new variant has the potential ...