XEC, Covid
New highly contagious Covid XEC 'just getting started' - it's now on track to be most dominant in UK
The new XEC Covid variant has a "triple threat" of increased transmissibility, immune avoidance and severity, experts have warned
New Covid variant XEC set to become most dominant in UK within days
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
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 COVID variant XEC expected to arrive with winter spike in cases
When it comes to where the new variant has been detected, right now, it’s more common in Europe. Currently, it’s been detected in Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Portugal. But XEC has been detected in other places too, such as China, not to mention the 23 cases that have been detected in U.S. so far, including three in California.
New highly contagious Covid variant XEC on track to become most dominant in UK
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)
UK braces for dominant XEC Covid variant amid tripledemic fears
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
Covid XEC variant new symptoms 'wipe people out', says expert; know all about it
The new Covid variant XEC, more infectious than its predecessors, is rapidly spreading and manifesting intense flu-like symptoms. Originating in Germa
Australia detects the first case of the highly transmissible COVID-19 strain dubbed XEC
Australia has recorded its first cases of the XEC COVID-19 variant that has been spreading in Europe this year. Here's what ...
XEC to FLiRT; what you need to know about recent Covid variants
Covid-19 continues to evolve with fresh mutations in the virus' spike protein. As the latest variant XEC is set to become ...
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 ...
Will the XEC COVID variant bring a fall wave of infections? What to know about symptoms and spread
The U.S. is coming down from its biggest COVID summer surge yet as a new subvariant emerges—but new vaccines are here, too.
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New XEC Covid variant UK hotspots revealed - and first symptoms to watch out for
XEC was first detected in Germany in June, and has since been reported in the UK, Denmark and Ukraine. Symptoms include a high temperature, aches, tiredness, a cough or sore throat, trouble ...
These Are the 2 Most Common Symptoms of the New XEC Variant Doctors Are Seeing Right Now
But so far, the two main symptoms are fever and body aches, according to her and Dr. Nikhil Bhayani, MD, assistant professor ...
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XEC is now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid COVID variant
1, KP.2, KP.3 and XEC. These are all descendants of omicron. The XEC variant was first detected in Italy in May 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) designated it as a variant "under ...
Covid doctor warns XEC variant could see return of masks and social distancing
The XEC variant of Covid-19, which is currently surging across the UK, has the potential to fuel a tripledemic this winter.