COVID-19, XEC
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.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.
A new COVID-19 variant is circulating. Here's what to know about the strain, symptoms
The CDC is "monitoring the XEC variant," Rosa Norman, a CDC spokesperson told USA TODAY. This variant "is the proposed name of a recombinant, or hybrid, of the closely related Omicron lineages KS.1.1 and KP.3.3."
XEC Variant Accounts For One In 10 New COVID Cases- Here Are The Symptoms
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are firmly in the midst of cold and flu season and with that a new COVID-19 variant is making the headlines. According to the CDC Data Tracker, there has been an uptick in reported cases involving the XEC variant.
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.
What Is New COVID-19 Variant XEC? Know Symptoms And Precautions
XEC variant symptoms are similar to earlier Covid-19 variants. However, it may be harder to differentiate from other respiratory infections. Vaccinated individuals might experience milder symptoms, but unvaccinated or immunocompromised people could face a higher risk of severe illness. Below are common XEC Symptoms one may experience:
Symptoms of new XEC COVID-19 variant detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe
A new COVID-19 variant found by health experts in the UK has made its way to Ireland as many prepare themselves for winter, also known as flu season.
The XEC COVID-19 variant has reached Australia. Here's what to know about it
A new COVID-19 variant that comes from two earlier ones, has reached Australia, as experts signal it is likely not one to be more concerned about. In Australia, 329 sequences collected from 26 August to 22 September have been uploaded to AusTrakka, Australia’s national genomics surveillance platform for COVID.
Symptoms of new Covid-19 variant XEC as it’s detected in Ireland after sweeping ‘rapidly’ across Europe
NEW Covid-19 variant XEC has been detected in Ireland after sweeping "rapidly" across the globe. Ireland's Health Protection Surveillance Centre have reported that the new strain accounted for 7.1 per cent of all officially recorded cases over the past five weeks.
Covid XEC: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
A new strain of Covid emerging in the UK is spreading as cases increase at a high rate, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Called XEC, the strain is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants.
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 ...
What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.
While KP.3.1.1 remains the dominant strain in the U.S., XEC is gaining steam, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
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 ...
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Is the hybrid COVID variant XEC in the US? What to know about the new strain that's more contagious
The side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...