New XEC COVID Variant On The Rise: What Are Its Symptoms?
Oct 2, 2024 · New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and will it cause a surge? The new and contagious XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly in several …
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
Sep 18, 2024 · People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of …
3 Things to Know About XEC, the Dominant COVID Strain
Dec 20, 2024 · XEC is a subvariant of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron strain, which has spawned multiple descendants since it surfaced in the U.S. in 2021. XEC first appeared in Germany in June 2024 before spreading rapidly throughout other parts of Europe.
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 is Covid XEC and what are the symptoms? - The Standard
Oct 25, 2024 · Health officials are urging eligible adults to receive the updated Covid vaccine to protect themselves from the XEC variant, which accounts for around a fifth of new cases, according to new...
What Are the Symptoms of the New COVID Variant XEC?
Sep 23, 2024 · While KP.3.1.1. remains the predominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, the XEC variant has taken the No. 2 spot — and is on the rise. XEC has mutations that make it highly contagious,...
New COVID XEC variant explained: Symptoms, spread, what to …
Sep 16, 2024 · According to the CDC estimates, the dominant variant in the U.S. is still KP.3.1.1, which represents more than half of COVID cases currently. Data reported over the weekend showed the highest...
What to know about the XEC Covid variant - NBC News
Sep 27, 2024 · 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 % of new cases in the past two …
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant - New Scientist
Sep 20, 2024 · XEC is a genetic offshoot of omicron, a highly transmissible variant that first emerged in South Africa in 2021. “You can think of these new variants as great-grandchildren …
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant? - NewsNation
Sep 24, 2024 · The variant, called XEC, is appearing worldwide. The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutation has also been spotted in at least half of the United States, according to preliminary numbers from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data.