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?
Study: XEC characteristics position COVID variant to become dominant
The variant appears to have greater infectivity and immune-evasion properties, which could help it edge out KP.3.1.1.
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.
A new COVID-19 variant is circulating. Here's what to know about the strain, symptoms
The CDC is "monitoring the XEC variant," Rosa Norman, a CDC spokesperson told USA TODAY. This variant "is the proposed name of a recombinant, or hybrid, of the closely related Omicron lineages KS.1.1 and KP.3.3."
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.
New COVID-19 Variant XEC Cases On Rise: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Latest Strain
The new COVID-19 variant, XEC, is rapidly spreading worldwide, raising concerns due to its high transmissibility and potential to evade immunity. Health experts urge people to stay vaccinated, practice preventive measures,
What Is New COVID-19 Variant XEC? Know Symptoms And Precautions
XEC variant symptoms are similar to earlier Covid-19 variants. However, it may be harder to differentiate from other respiratory infections. Vaccinated individuals might experience milder symptoms, but unvaccinated or immunocompromised people could face a higher risk of severe illness. Below are common XEC Symptoms one may experience:
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.
Q&A on the 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines
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What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.
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What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
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XEC variant of COVID-19 spreading throughout US. What you need to know
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As new COVID-19 strains emerge, how do vaccine manufacturers keep up with mutations of the virus?
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