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.
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?
Rising Covid admissions could be linked to XEC variant - key symptoms to spot
The UK is continuing to witness a surge in Covid cases, and there are four key symptoms to watch out for. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that the XEC strain of coronavirus, a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP. 3.3 variants, is spreading across the country.
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.
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.
Covid XEC variant: 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.
COVID XEC: What are the symptoms of the new variant and will the updated vaccine protect you? What to know
A new variant of COVID called XEC — a combination of two Omicron subvariants — is spreading in the middle of flu season.
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.
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All eyes on XEC: Why COVID sleuths are paying attention to this variant
This time, it’s a variant called XEC (“Zek”), which is a recombinant — the result of two variants joining forces. “We controlled [the virus] a little bit initially, but then let it rip ...
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Four symptoms of new XEC Covid variant to spot as admission rates rise
In an update, Doctor Jamie Lopez Bernal - consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA, stated that around 13 percent of Covid cases in ...
New XEC variant has ‘started to pop up' in Chicago area as cases of new variant rise
A new and contagious COVID variant known as XEC, which has been spreading rapidly in other countries over the last few months ...
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New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and will it cause a surge?
As COVID-19 activity remains high across the United States, a new hybrid variant called XEC is spreading rapidly in Europe and other parts of the world. The XEC variant has been detected in at ...
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 ...
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A New COVID Variant Has Arrived: How Dangerous Is It?
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly around the world, and experts predict it will become the dominant strain this ...
Covid XEC sufferers should avoid these foods if they've got a sore throat, expert says
Dr Gareth Nye, a Senior Lecturer at Chester Medical School, has explained that certain foods can make a sore throat worse.