3 Things to Know About XEC, the Latest COVID Strain
Oct 1, 2024 · A new highly transmissible coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread 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.
Latest on COVID-19: XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, …
3 days ago · COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here is what you need to know about the strain.
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
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.
What to know about the XEC Covid variant - NBC News
Sept. 27, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT. By Akshay Syal, M.D. There’s a new Covid variant in town. The strain, known as XEC, is gaining a foothold in the United States, accounting for an estimated 5.7 %...
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
Sep 16, 2024 · People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists.
New COVID XEC variant explained: Symptoms, spread, what to …
3 days ago · It's not clear if the new variant will bring with it a change in symptoms. As of now, the symptoms for COVID remain the same: Cough. Sore throat. Runny nose. Sneezing. Fatigue. Headache. Muscle aches.
COVID XEC variant Canada: What you need to know | CTV News
Sep 23, 2024 · What is COVID-19 XEC and how is it different from other variants? COVID XEC is a hybrid of Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
XEC: what you need to know about the new COVID variant - ABC News
Sep 20, 2024 · However, XEC appears to have a growth advantage and is spreading faster than other circulating variants, suggesting it will become the dominant variant globally in the next few months.
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant
Sep 20, 2024 · What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant. A new covid-19 variant called XEC may spread more easily than past variants, but current vaccines are still effective against it.