New Covid variant symptoms explained
New highly contagious Covid variant XEC on track to become most dominant in UK
More contagious Covid-19 strain XEC set to take over after NHS warnings of a 'tripledemic' of viruses this winter with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
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.
New COVID Variant XEC: What You Need to Know About Symptoms, Risks, and Staying Protected
As cold and flu season approaches, the situation is becoming more complex with the recent emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, XEC. COVID-19 and knowledge of its exact properties have evolved quite a bit,
Covid cases mapped: Exactly where global infections of XEC variant have emerged
Cases of the new covid variant XEC have been detected in 30 different counties, including the USA, China, Taiwan, Australia and Brazil. The UK has 112 confirmed cases recorded
New COVID variant XEC expected to arrive with winter spike in cases
When it comes to where the new variant has been detected, right now, it’s more common in Europe. Currently, it’s been detected in Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, Ukraine, and Portugal. But XEC has been detected in other places too, such as China, not to mention the 23 cases that have been detected in U.S. so far, including three in California.
XEC Is the New COVID Variant to Watch
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?
Covid doctor warns XEC variant could see return of masks and social distancing
The XEC variant of Covid-19, which is currently surging across the UK, has the potential to fuel a tripledemic this winter.
Covid doctor explains why XEC variant could bring back masks and social distancing
Doctor Joseph Ambani has warned that the XEC variant of Covid-19, which is currently surging across the UK, has the potential to fuel a tripledemic this winter
Map reveals where new XEC Covid variant is spreading across Europe as doctor warns it could soon be dominant strain of the virus
The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in June but cases have since been reported in the UK, Ireland, France , Spain , the US and other countries - with 1,115 cases worldwide.
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NHS warns three signs you should isolate with Covid as new XEC strain spreads
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XEC is now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid COVID variant
1, KP.2, KP.3 and XEC. These are all descendants of omicron. The XEC variant was first detected in Italy in May 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) designated it as a variant "under ...