A new COVID variant has reached the U.S. Experts say it's likely similar to current strains.
At least 12 states in the U.S have reported a case of COVID with a new variant called XEC, which is on the rise in some European countries and other parts of the world. But despite the importance of surveillance of emerging variants,
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 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.
New XEC COVID-19 variant expected to become the dominant strain soon. What we know
Two new COVID-19 strains are circulating globally. Here's what we know about them and what experts anticipate.
New COVID variant XEC spreads rapidly, expected to dominate soon
At the end of June this year, a new variant of COVID-19, designated as XEC, was first detected in Germany and India. It is expected to spread to other contininents. On Wednesday, the British "Independent" reported that over 500 samples tested for the presence of XEC had been detected.
New COVID-19 variant XEC set to dominate globally within weeks
XEC, was first detected in Germany and India. Its appearance in other countries appears inevitable. The detection in over 500 samples tested for the presence of XEC was reported on Wednesday by the British "Independent.
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