New XEC COVID Variant On The Rise: What Are Its Symptoms?
Oct 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
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant? - Yale Daily News
1 day ago · 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. As of Oct. 4, the XEC COVID-19 variant has spread to at least ...
COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants ...
Aug 29, 2024 · Here’s the latest on new variants, updated vaccines, and masking. The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines may help stem the tide of another wave — if people get immunized. By Bridget Balch, Staff Writer. Aug. 29, 2024.
KP.3.1.1 is the Predominant Variant as COVID-19 Activity ...
Aug 19, 2024 · Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continue to emerge in the United States, and KP.3.1.1 is currently estimated to be the predominant variant. Across many parts of the country COVID-19 activity continues to increase.
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it ... - BBC
Sep 16, 2024 · People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists.
XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant
Sep 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 ...
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.
What to Know About the KP.3.1.1 Variant of COVID-19 - TIME
Aug 23, 2024 · A new COVID-19 variant is spreading widely in the U.S. Here's what to know about KP.3.1.1.
A Mayo Clinic virologist explains FLiRT and why you may need ...
May 30, 2024 · A new variant of COVID-19, known as FLiRT, is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. This variant, which evolved from the omicron strain, is characterized by changes in its spike protein — the part of the virus that binds to host cells.
What to Know About the New Covid Variants - The New York Times
Dec 27, 2023 · What to Know About the New Covid Variants JN.1 has overtaken HV.1 as the leading variant in the U.S. The latest vaccines provide some protection against each of them.