What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
Another COVID-19 variant is on the rise this fall, hot on the heels of a massive summer surge of the virus. The variant, called XEC, is appearing worldwide. The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutation has also been spotted in at least half of the United States,
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?
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 new covid-19 XEC variant
A new covid-19 variant called XEC may spread more easily than past variants, but current vaccines are still effective against it
New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and will it cause a surge?
The new and contagious XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly in several countries. Will it cause a surge in the U.S.? What to know about symptoms, vaccines and more
Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain
The side effects of newly discovered COVID strain XEC might not be more severe, but appears to be more contagious, epidemiologist Joëlla W. Adams said
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 XEC variant circulating just before fall
Researchers indicate that the vaccine and booster shots should protect against the new variant. Here is what we know about the XEC variant and what you can do to stay healthy.
New COVID 'XEC' strain reported in 25 states
COVID-19 trackers across the country are closely monitoring the rise of a new strain.
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