XEC, COVID-19

COVID-19 XEC variant 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.
XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study
New preprint study shows COVID-19 variant XEC is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as most dominant circulating variant, with higher infectivity and immune evasion.
COVID-19 XEC Variant: Symptoms to Watch for as Virus Surges
XEC has become the second most prevalent strain in the country, according to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), representing more than 1 in 10 cases. But what are the symptoms of XEC and how does it differ to previous strains?
Covid XEC, flu and RSV 'tripledemic' to hit UK - symptoms to watch out for
Health experts are warning of a potential 'tripledemic' this winter - here's how to spot the early symptoms of flu, RSV and covid, and how they differ from each other
New COVID XEC variant: What you need to know
KP.3 was the 'predominant' SARS-CoV-2 variant in the US. It was also spreading in Europe. It's now joined with another variant and become XEC.
Do the new COVID-19 vaccines include protection from the XEC variant?
The XEC strain, a hybrid of Omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, was first detected in Canada in mid-August and the number of COVID-19 cases with the XEC variant has rapidly increased.
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.
Foods to avoid if you have sore throat and XEC Covid symptoms
An expert has warned that some foods can make you feel worse if you eat them when suffering from Covid. Senior lecturer at Chester Medical School, Dr Gareth Nye said anything 'dry or hard' such as biscuits and crunch cereals are not ideal when it comes to throat recovery.
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading across Europe. It causes one distinctive symptom
Poland has entered the infection season, accompanied by a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases. Recently, the new XEC variant has been spreading in Europe. Pulmonologist Dr. Tomasz Karauda pointed out one distinctive symptom in an interview with TVN24.
Is COVID, the flu, or allergies ailing the MS Coast? How to know how sick you really are
Everyone is sniffling and sneezing this time of year. But how do you know exactly what ails you when the symptoms are all the same?
What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.
While KP.3.1.1 remains the dominant strain in the U.S., XEC is gaining steam, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
New Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts daily functioning' warns doctor
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