What is XEC, the new COVID variant spreading in the West?
WEB9 hours ago · A new coronavirus variant is sweeping through Europe and the United States as officials advise ramping up monitoring of its spread. The variant – known as XEC – has infected 600 people across...
What to know about the XEC Covid variant - NBC News
WEB3 hours ago · There’s a new Covid variant in town. The strain, known as XEC, is gaining a foothold in the United States, accounting for an estimated 5.7 % of new cases in the past two weeks, the Centers for...
COVID variant XEC, more contagious, could become dominant …
WEB6 days ago · The side effects of newly discovered COVID-19 strain XEC might not be as severe, but is part of the more contagious variant class, experts say.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
WEBSep 18, 2024 · 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...
KP.3.1.1 is the Predominant Variant as COVID-19 Activity Increases
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continue to emerge in the United States, and KP.3.1.1 is currently estimated to be the predominant variant. Across many parts of the country COVID-19 activity continues to increase.
COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants ... - AAMC
WEBAug 29, 2024 · AAMCNews. COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants, updated vaccines, and masking. The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines may help stem the tide of another wave — if people get immunized. By Bridget Balch, Staff Writer. Aug. 29, 2024.
Covid variant surge: Latest CDC guidelines on isolation and ... - NBC News
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Covid variants surge: People who test positive for Covid don’t need to isolate for five days, according to recent guidance from the CDC.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC ... - CBS News
WEBJun 7, 2024 · The new KP.3 variant has climbed to 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, making it now the dominant strain of the virus...
What to Know About the New Covid Variants
WEBDec 27, 2023 · What to Know About the New Covid Variants JN.1 has overtaken HV.1 as the leading variant in the U.S. The latest vaccines provide some protection against each of them.
COVID variant JN.1 now more than 90% of cases in U.S., CDC ... - CBS News
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Close to all new COVID-19 cases in the United States are now being caused by the JN.1 variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, with an estimated 93.1% of infections now...