Covid-19, XEC

The New XEC Covid Strain Is Sweeping The UK — Here Are The Symptoms To Watch For
A new Covid-19 variant has been spreading throughout Europe, and now, according to the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA), cases are soaring across the UK, too. The new variant is known as “XEC” and,
COVID-19 XEC variant spreading throughout US. What you need to know
The CDC's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods, reflected that the KP.3.1.1 variant accounted for 57.2% of positive infections, followed by XEC at 10.7% in the two weeks starting on Sept. 29 and ending on Oct. 12.
COVID-19 XEC Variant: Symptoms to Watch for as Virus Surges
XEC has become the second most prevalent strain in the country, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), representing more than 1 in 10 cases. But what are the symptoms of XEC and how does it differ to previous strains?
XEC Covid variant makes up around a fifth of new UK cases, data shows
XEC Covid variant makes up around a fifth of new UK cases, data shows - UKHSA data shows 21.1 per cent of cases belonged to the strain
COVID XEC: What to know about its symptoms and how it spreads
According to Health Canada, typical COVID-19 symptoms include: Runny nose and/or sneezing Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing The severity of XEC — and how to slow its transmission — is likely the same, too, according to Bogoch.
COVID XEC: What are the symptoms of the new variant and will the updated vaccine protect you? What to know
A new variant of COVID called XEC — a combination of two Omicron subvariants — is spreading in the middle of flu season.
Covid XEC variant: 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.
XEC Covid variant symptoms may appear in an unusual order - six key signs to watch
The XEC Covid variant is incredibly fast spreading, and now that it's been detected in multiple countries, it's vital that everyone is aware of the symptoms to look out for - including the unusual ord
XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study
New preprint study shows COVID-19 variant XEC is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as most dominant circulating variant, with higher infectivity and immune evasion.
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A New COVID Variant Has Arrived: How Dangerous Is It?
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly around the world, and experts predict it will become the dominant strain this ...
New XEC variant has ‘started to pop up' in Chicago area as cases of new variant rise
A new and contagious COVID variant known as XEC, which has been spreading rapidly in other countries over the last few months ...
Covid XEC symptoms: Coronavirus signs to look out for in new deadly variant hitting UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned members of the public that the XEC strain of the disease is spreading in the UK ...
XEC variant of COVID-19 spreading throughout US. What you need to know
The CDC's Nowcast data tracker, which displays COVID-19 estimates and projections for two-week periods, reflected that the KP ...
Covid XEC sufferers should avoid these foods if they've got a sore throat, expert says
Dr Gareth Nye, a Senior Lecturer at Chester Medical School, has explained that certain foods can make a sore throat worse.