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,
Just as COVID Levels Start to Dip, a New Variant Emerges
COVID levels in the U.S. remain high, according to wastewater detections, which is a retreat from the CDC’s label of “very high” earlier in the summer. About 15% of COVID tests reported to the CDC are positive, and that rate has been trending downward, as have been COVID-related emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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
COVID FLiRT variants KP.3 and XEC: What you need to know
This scanning electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells (blue/pink) cultured in the lab.
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
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
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
New XEC COVID-19 variant starting to spread overseas
A new COVID-19 variant spreading overseas is now expected to become the primary strain in the U.S., possibly before the arrival of winter.
Scientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections
Scientists at the University of Minnesota and the Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Center have made a surprising ...
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SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 Is Less Resistant to Vaccine, but May Be a Problem in the Lung Jan. 8, 2024 — New research shows that the recently emerged BA.2.86 omicron subvariant of the virus that causes ...
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COVID-19 Symptoms May Show Up in This Order
Driving recent surges in SARS-CoV-2 infection rates are mutations ... the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Omicron subvariant KP.3.1.1 accounted for most COVID-19 cases.
Pfizer and BioNTech Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine in the European Union
Upon authorization by the European Commission, the Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine will be available for individuals 6 months of age and ...
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University of Minnesota scientists discover dual roles of antibodies in COVID-19 infections
Published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, this study is the first to identify an antibody that can both assist and block the virus.