New XEC Covid strain surges
With new COVID strain XEC spreading, Chicago health experts urge up-to-date vaccination
A new COVID variant called XEC has been spreading around the globe as respiratory virus season begins — and many public health experts are concerned about a pattern of troublingly low COVID and flu vaccination rates in recent years.
Number of people in hospital with Covid rises again after new XEC strain emerges
The number of people requiring hospital treatment after catching Covid is continuing to rise, with experts warning of yet another new variant emerging. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency shows the admission rate for patients testing positive stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to October 6, up from 3.7 a week earlier.
Rise in Covid hospitalizations as new XEC variant spreads - new symptoms to be wary of
The UK Health Security Agency has warned that Covid cases are rising across the country, with the virus spreading across 'most indicators'
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:
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.
New XEC Covid strain accounts for '1 in 10' cases in the UK - Brits told to do one thing
The XEC variant is thought to be highly transmissible with experts warning it could become dominant around the globe.
Covid XEC strain warning: NHS issues new 5-day Covid alert to Brits
The NHS has issued advice on what to do if you test positive for coronavirus, as concerns grow that a new XEC variant could become dominant in the UK
NHS 'five days' warning to people testing positive for Covid as new XEC strain spreads
The NHS is advising people who test positive for Covid to stay at home for five days as a new strain of the virus spreads. The XEC Covid variant, which experts say will likely become the dominant strain, was initially identified in Germany and is now present in 27 countries. It is thought to be highly transmissible due to its numerous mutations.
New COVID Variant XEC Is Spreading in Europe. Here's What You Need to Know
A new COVID-19 variant, called XEC, is spreading rapidly in Europe. XEC may “ become the dominant variant globally in the next few months ” because of its growth advantage over other circulating variants, according to researchers at the University of Glasgow.
XEC is now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid COVID variant
Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you'd be forgiven if you've lost track of the number of new variants we've seen. Some have had a bigger impact than others, but virologists have documented thousands.
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What is COVID XEC? From symptoms to spread, what to know about the new COVID variant
A new COVID variant known as the "XEC variant" is raising questions and capturing the attention of researchers heading ...
What are the symptoms of new COVID variant XEC?
That would mean the usual COVID symptoms listed by the NHS - including a high temperature or shivering, a new, continuous ...