XEC is also an offshoot of omicron, the widely spread variant that formed in 2021. According to experts, it has some of ...

“If it’s [responsible for] less than 1% [of cases], it doesn’t make the CDC surveillance chart,” Russo explained ... that’s ...

All new Pfizer and Moderna vaccines target the Omicron variant KP ... 1, the parental lineage of KP.2. Yes, the CDC recommends staying up to date with your immunizations. Vaccine-induced immunity ...

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Scientists have issued a warning about a "more contagious" Covid variant, known as XEC, which is gaining traction across Europe and could soon outpace other strains. Eric Topol, director of the ...

However, since XEC is still part of the omicron lineage, experts believe that staying current with vaccinations and booster shots should provide adequate protection against severe disease and ...

The new COVID XEC variant has been making rounds in the news for spreading fast across a bunch of countries. How cautious must we be about it?

The FLirT variants that basically belong to Omicron lineage lead to milder symptoms compared to Covid's original variant. The symptoms associated with FLirT variants are similar to those of JN.

The CDC has not confirmed whether there are any unique symptoms from the XEC variant. USA TODAY has reached out to CDC ...

The FLiRT variants, belonging to the Omicron lineage, typically cause milder symptoms compared to earlier Covid strains. These symptoms can appear between two to 14 days after exposure.

Listen to Story XEC variant was first identified in Germany in June It is from the omicron lineage Vaccines and booster shots are effective against the new variant A new variant of the Covid virus ...