COVID-19, XEC
Is the hybrid COVID variant XEC in the US? What to know about the new strain that's more contagious
The variant, which first appeared in Berlin in late June, has increasingly seen hundreds of cases in Germany, France, Denmark and Netherlands, according to a report by Australia-based data integration specialist Mike Honey.
New COVID-19 XEC variant emerges just in time for fall: What to know in Tennessee
The latest strain of COVID originated in June in Germany, but has already spread across Europe, Asia and North America. Here's what to know.
XEC Is the New COVID Variant
The latest global coronavirus mutation is swiftly spreading in Europe. Will it drive a wave of illness in the U.S.? And do vaccines offer protection?
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 officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.
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 variant making its way through US: What to know about XEC variant, symptoms
The CDC has not confirmed whether there are any unique symptoms from the XEC variant. USA TODAY has reached out to CDC officials for comment. The agency continues to outline the basic COVID-19 symptoms, which can appear between two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe.
XEC: What you need to know about the new COVID variant
A new COVID variant is spreading rapidly and could soon become the dominant variant around the globe. The variant, called XEC, was first detected in Germany in August and appears to have a growth advantage over other circulating variants—but it is not a radically different variant.
New COVID 'XEC' strain reported in 25 states
COVID-19 trackers across the country are closely monitoring the rise of a new strain.
New COVID subvariant XEC poses potential threat heading into winter
The coronavirus subvariant XEC is drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late autumn and winter — ...
Here’s what you should know about XEC, the new COVID subvariant
While XEC is not dominant in the United States, it could take hold by the late fall and winter, one health expert said in a ...
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New XEC COVID Variant Identified in Some States—What to Know About Symptoms, Transmission
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COVID-19 testing kit giveaway in the east
CAREE is distributing 40,000 testing kits in total. The rest will be given out at the Farmville Community Center on Wednesday ...
New XEC COVID subvariant poses potential threat heading into winter. Doctors urge vaccinations
The coronavirus subvariant XEC is drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late autumn and winter — ...