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
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant
A new covid-19 variant called XEC may spread more easily than past variants, but current vaccines are still effective against it
Explained: The new Covid variant XEC - and why a summer wave is likely
Over the last few days, a new Omicron variant has been grabbing headlines in Europe and the US. That’s “XEC” - a “recombinant” variant that has parts of its genetic material inherited from two different variants, each which descend from JN.1.
COVID XEC Variant: Here are some symptoms to look out for of this fast-spreading virus
COVID XEC variant is rapidly spreading and seems to be a more contagious variant according to experts. Here are some signs to watch out for.
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and will it cause a surge?
The new and contagious XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly in several countries. Will it cause a surge in the U.S.? What to know about symptoms, vaccines and more
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
Another COVID-19 variant is on the rise this fall, hot on the heels of a massive summer surge of the virus. The variant, called XEC, is appearing worldwide. The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutation has also been spotted in at least half of the United States,
Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say
The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.
New COVID-19 XEC variant circulating just before fall
Researchers indicate that the vaccine and booster shots should protect against the new variant. Here is what we know about the XEC variant and what you can do to stay healthy.
New COVID 'XEC' strain reported in 25 states
COVID-19 trackers across the country are closely monitoring the rise of a new strain.
What Are The New XEC COVID Variant Symptoms And When Will It Hit The U.S.? Doctors Explain What To Watch For
Now, there’s another new variant getting attention from the infectious disease community. It’s called XEC, and it’s currently ...
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Fact Check: Covid Conspiracists Say Leaders Have Admitted Virus Was 'Test'
Despite the overall decline from the summer surge, persistent online theorists claim the real threat is global leaders who ...
COVID XEC variant: 5 things you must know about this virus
XEC symptoms resemble that of previous Omicron variants and include fever, sore throat, loss of smell, cough, loss of ...