XEC, COVID-19
Here’s what you should know about XEC, the new COVID subvariant
While XEC is not dominant in the United States, it could take hold by the late fall and winter, one health expert said in a newspaper interview.
Is the hybrid COVID variant XEC in the US? What to know about the new strain that's more contagious
The variant, which first appeared in Berlin in late June, has increasingly seen hundreds of cases in Germany, France, Denmark and Netherlands, according to a report by Australia-based data integration specialist Mike Honey.
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?
The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall surge, and are vaccines effective? Experts discuss
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 reports.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
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. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.
XEC: What you need to know about the new COVID variant
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.
New COVID-19 XEC variant circulating just before fall
Researchers indicate that the vaccine and booster shots should protect against the new variant. Here is what we know about the XEC variant and what you can do to stay healthy.
New COVID subvariant XEC poses potential threat heading into winter
The coronavirus subvariant XEC is drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late autumn and winter — ...
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New XEC COVID Variant Identified in Some States—What to Know About Symptoms, Transmission
In her spare time, she likes meditating, watching TikToks, and playing fetch with her dog, Finnegan. The XEC COVID variant ...
Fears of fast spread of XEC Covid strain after many haven’t had vaccines in long time
Exclusive: Lower levels of protective antibodies could leave the UK population vulnerable to a rapid spread of the XEC Covid ...
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New COVID-19 variant making its way to California: What to know about XEC variant
As flu season nears, so do new COVID-19 variants. A newly discovered COVID strain known as XEC continues to spread rapidly ...