XEC, Covid
Covid XEC: Everything we know about new coronavirus strain spreading through UK
A new Covid strain, known as XEC, has been identified at least 29 countries so far, including the UK, US, Germany and Denmark as people are urged to have their booster if eligible
Covid XEC symptoms could show up in specific order, doctors warn
With XEC Covid variant expected to be the most dominant strain in the UK soon, doctors are urging Brits to become familiar with its symptoms
Covid XEC symptoms showing up in an 'important' order, researchers warn as UK hospitalisations soar
A new strain of Covid may produce symptoms in a specific order, researchers warn as UK hospitalisations surge. XEC, first identified in Germany in June, is fast becoming the dominant variant in the UK.
Covid XEC: NHS warning on what to do if you test positive amid surge of new strain
Brits who test positive for Covid have been given advice to follow by the NHS such as self isolating for several days, as new strain XEC continues to spread through the country
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 of variants that emerged earlier this year, according to Engelthaler. There are some indications that XEC may replace it as a dominant strain, he wrote.
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 health experts are concerned about a pattern of troublingly low COVID and flu vaccination rates in recent years.
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 cough and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - would still apply. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body and a headache.
Brits urged to get Covid booster as XEC strain now accounts for '1 in 10' UK cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it was "monitoring" the XEC strain, which has now been found around the world, with Brits urged to come forward for their booster jabs.
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 ...
UK On Alert As COVID-19 XEC Strain Spreads, Hospital Admissions Rise; Officials Issue Stay-at-home Warning
UK’s health agency has warned people to stay home if they have symptoms of a cold as a new more contagious COVID-19 strain ...
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Is the hybrid COVID variant XEC in the US? What to know about the new strain that's more contagious
The side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...
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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 ...
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What is the new XEC COVID variant and what can you do to avoid it?
A new COVID variant has begun spreading across parts of Europe, including the UK, and scientists say it could become the dominant type this winter. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in ...