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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.
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.
Covid XEC: What are the symptoms of new virus strain?
It is thought the XEC strain is more transmissible due to its numerous mutations, and presents symptoms similar to those of other Covid variants including tiredness, headaches, a sore throat and high temperatures.
COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here's what you should know about it.
KP.3.1.1 is still the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States as it accounts for nearly 60% of positive cases, but the XEC variant is not far behind, recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows.
All eyes on XEC: Why COVID sleuths are paying attention to this variant
“It might start becoming the top circulating lineage,” Rajnaranayam said, predicting XEC will take the rest of October and early November to gradually outcompete KP.3.1.1 in the United States, becoming the dominant lineage over the winter 2024/25 season.
New COVID strain is circulating in the US, what to know about the XEC variant
New COVID strain XEC is a recombinant strain of two variants in the Omicron family: KS.1.1 and KP.3.3. The hybrid strain was first reported in Berlin in late June but has spread across Europe, North America and Asia, with Germany, France, the Netherlands and Denmark leading the charge.
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.
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What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.
While KP.3.1.1 remains the dominant strain in the U.S., XEC is gaining steam, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...
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What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?
The dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona right now is a variant called KP.3.1.1, which is part of the FLiRT group ...
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What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should ...
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XEC variant of COVID-19 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 ...
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Is it COVID, the flu, or just Georgia allergies? How to know how sick you really are.
Everyone is sniffling and sneezing this time of year. But how do you know exactly what ails you when the symptoms are all the ...
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With new COVID strain XEC spreading, Chicago health experts urge up-to-date vaccination
A new COVID variant called XEC has been spreading around the globe as respiratory virus season begins — and many public ...
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XEC Covid variant 'don't wait' warning amid winter 'tripledemic' fears
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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New Covid XEC symptom 'severely impacts daily functioning' warns doctor
A doctor has issued a warning about the most common symptom of Covid XEC, which is causing severe disruption to patients' ...
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