XEC Is New COVID Variant
XEC Is the New COVID Variant
The latest global coronavirus mutation is swiftly spreading in Europe. Will it drive a wave of illness in the U.S.? And do vaccines offer protection?
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 officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.
Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain
The side effects of newly discovered COVID strain XEC might not be more severe, but appears to be more contagious, epidemiologist Joëlla W. Adams said
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?
The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall surge, and are vaccines effective? Experts discuss
New COVID-19 variant making its way through US: What to know about XEC variant, symptoms
The CDC has not confirmed whether there are any unique symptoms from the XEC variant. USA TODAY has reached out to CDC officials for comment. The agency continues to outline the basic COVID-19 symptoms, which can appear between two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe.
New COVID subvariant XEC poses potential threat heading into winter
The coronavirus subvariant XEC is drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late autumn and winter — prompting doctors to urge residents to get an updated COVID vaccine.
New COVID variant XEC expected to arrive with winter spike in cases
After a large summer wave of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., in which we’re now experiencing a slight dip, doctors are expecting another spike to come this winter season. Sparking new fears, there’s currently a new COVID-19 variant that’s making its way through Europe and has even been detected in the U.
Here’s what you should know about XEC, the new COVID subvariant
While XEC is not dominant in the United States, it could take hold by the late fall and winter, one health expert said in a newspaper interview.
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