XEC, COVID-19
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.
Covid XEC: 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 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.
New COVID strain is circulating in the US, what to know about the XEC variant
New COVID strain XEC is a recombinant strain of two variants in the Omicron family: KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. The hybrid strain was first reported in Berlin in late June but has spread across Europe, North America and Asia, with Germany, France, the Netherlands and Denmark leading the charge.
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 XEC variant is not far behind, recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows.
All eyes on XEC: Why COVID sleuths are paying attention to this variant
“It might start becoming the top circulating lineage,” Rajnaranayam said, predicting XEC will take the rest of October and early November to gradually outcompete KP.3.1.1 in the United States, becoming the dominant lineage over the winter 2024/25 season.
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.
Covid XEC: The main difference between coronavirus and the new strain sweeping UK
The new strain is tipped to become dominant this winter and experts are monitoring its progress. But what is different about XEC and is it any more of a threat to us than previous strains?
XEC variant 'might escape Covid vaccine defences'
The XEC variant of Covid is quickly becoming the dominant strain of the winter, but the current vaccines may not be as effective against it
What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?
The dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona right now is a variant called KP.3.1.1, which is part of the FLiRT group of variants that emerged earlier this year, according to Engelthaler. There are some indications that XEC may replace it as a dominant strain, he wrote.
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 with cases increasing at a high rate
Emergence of the Xec Variant: A New Challenge for the Upcoming Winter
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With new COVID strain XEC spreading, Chicago health experts urge up-to-date vaccination
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New XEC variant has ‘started to pop up' in Chicago area as cases of new variant rise
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XEC Covid variant 'don't wait' warning amid winter 'tripledemic' fears
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Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts' daily functioning as cases soar
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New XEC Covid variant believed to be more transmissible is detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe
The new Covid variant that is expected to circulate in the coming months and lead to another winter wave has arrived in ...