New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Sep 20, 2024 · 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.
3 Things to Know About XEC, the Latest COVID Strain > News
5 days ago · A new highly transmissible coronavirus subvariant has been spreading in the United States. Experts say it could become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain just in time for winter, when COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations tend to peak. The variant is called XEC.
COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here's ... - Yahoo News
Oct 15, 2024 · The latest data shows a rise in each variant's percentage of total cases from Sept. 15-28, as KP.3.1.1 rose by 4.6%, and XEC rose by 5.4%. Previously, the KP.3.1.1 variant made up 52.6% of cases...
New XEC COVID Variant On The Rise: What Are Its Symptoms?
Oct 2, 2024 · 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 XEC Covid variant - NBC News
Sep 27, 2024 · What to know about the XEC Covid variant, which is now in the U.S. Is it more contagious and do the updated vaccines work against it?
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it …
Sep 18, 2024 · People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of the XEC variant have...
New COVID XEC variant explained: Symptoms, spread, what to …
Sep 16, 2024 · A new COVID variant known as the "XEC variant" is raising questions and capturing the attention of researchers heading into the fall and winter season.
What to know about the new covid-19 XEC variant - New Scientist
Sep 20, 2024 · A new covid-19 variant called XEC has started to spread in many regions worldwide, primarily in Europe. Early evidence indicates that it may be transmitted more easily than past variants, but...
COVID-19 XEC variant: What to know about new variant, symptoms
Sep 18, 2024 · A newly discovered COVID strain known as XEC continues to spread rapidly across multiple countries, including the United States. Scripps Research’s Outbreak.info page, last updated on Sept. 5, reported 95 XEC cases across 12 U.S. states and 15 different countries.
COVID Variant XEC Could Become Dominant Soon: How You Can …
5 days ago · The XEC COVID-19 variant is poised to become the dominant variant worldwide. Now is a good time to get an updated COVID vaccine to protect yourself during peak COVID season if you haven’t done so. 5 Sources. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.