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.
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
UKHSA warning as new XEC Covid strain now accounts for '1 in 10' cases in the UK
Brits have been urged to come forward for their booster jabs this autumn as around one in 10 cases of Covid in the UK are now thought to be caused by a new highly contagious variant. In an update the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was “monitoring” the XEC strain, which has been found around the world.
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.
New XEC Covid strain accounts for '1 in 10' cases in the UK - Brits told to do one thing
Around one in 10 cases of Covid in the UK are now thought to be caused by a new highly contagious variant, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. In an update the health body said it was "monitoring" the XEC strain,
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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 ...
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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 (CDC ...
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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 ...