The new XEC Covid variant has a "triple threat" of increased transmissibility, immune avoidance and severity, experts have warned

The XEC Covid variant is a recombinant of Omicron and is proving to be more infectious. It has already driven a surge in Covid infections in South Africa and the US

Cases of the new covid variant XEC have been detected in 30 different counties, including the USA, China, Taiwan, Australia and Brazil. The UK has 112 confirmed cases recorded

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.

That would mean the usual COVID symptoms listed by the NHS - including a high temperature or shivering, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - would still apply. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body and a headache.

More contagious Covid-19 strain XEC set to take over after NHS warnings of a 'tripledemic' of viruses this winter with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

The XEC Covid-19 variant, which is a recombinant of Omicron, is predicted to become the dominant strain in the UK this week, as the NHS urges over-65s to get their booster jab

The new Covid variant XEC, more infectious than its predecessors, is rapidly spreading and manifesting intense flu-like symptoms. Originating in Germa