XEC, Covid
New highly contagious Covid XEC 'just getting started' - it's now on track to be most dominant in UK
The new XEC Covid variant has a "triple threat" of increased transmissibility, immune avoidance and severity, experts have warned
New Covid variant XEC set to become most dominant in UK within days
The XEC Covid variant is a recombinant of Omicron and is proving to be more infectious. It has already driven a surge in Covid infections in South Africa and the US
What are the symptoms of new COVID variant XEC?
That would mean the usual COVID symptoms listed by the NHS - including a high temperature or shivering, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - would still apply. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body and a headache.
New highly contagious Covid variant XEC on track to become most dominant in UK
More contagious Covid-19 strain XEC set to take over after NHS warnings of a 'tripledemic' of viruses this winter with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Highly contagious new Covid variant on the rise in UK as vaccine warning issued
A new Covid-19 variant named XEC, which evolved from Omicron, is on the rise and expected to become the dominant strain in Britain this week. Already accounting for 21% of UK Covid cases, XEC is more transmissible than its predecessors.
New Covid XEC variant to become dominant strain and will fuel winter wave
The new XEC variant is spreading so fast it looks set to become the UK’s dominant Covid strain this week, fuelling the current wave of the virus, experts predict. XEC is thought to be significantly more contagious than the other variants and quickly grew to account for 21 per cent of UK infections on 28 Saturday September ,
Are you worried about the new XEC COVID strain?
A new Covid variant, XEC, initially detected in Germany this summer, has been making its way across Europe and has now ...
Covid cases mapped: Exactly where global infections of XEC variant have emerged
Cases of the new covid variant XEC have been detected in 30 different counties, including the USA, China, Taiwan, Australia ...
Covid XEC variant new symptoms 'wipe people out', says expert; know all about it
The new Covid variant XEC, more infectious than its predecessors, is rapidly spreading and manifesting intense flu-like ...
How long does COVID live on surfaces? Experts answer your coronavirus FAQs.
As health officials brace for a potential uptick in COVID cases this fall, we asked the experts to answer your COVID FAQs.
What to know about the new COVID XEC strain
In today’s health headlines, what to know about the new COVID XEC strain, an ebola-like virus is spreading in Rwanda, and a ...
Brits told to isolate with Covid if they spot these signs as new XEC strain spreads
Experts believe a new strain of Covid could become dominant worldwide due to its potential to be highly contagious.
NHS warns three signs you should isolate with Covid as new XEC strain spreads
Brits have been urged to stay home and avoid contact with others if they notice three things after contracting COVID -19 amid a surge in cases. The NHS has issued guidance on what to do if you spot ...
Covid doctor warns XEC variant could see return of masks and social distancing
The XEC variant of Covid-19, which is currently surging across the UK, has the potential to fuel a tripledemic this winter.