Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain
The side effects of newly discovered COVID strain XEC might not be more severe, but appears to be more contagious, epidemiologist Joëlla W. Adams said
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.
Explained: The new XEC Covid-19 variant - and why a summer wave is likely
A Covid modeller says a fourth summer wave is likely as a new variant emerges overseas.
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
New Hybrid COVID Strain XEC: An Overview
The winter season ushers in a new globally spreading COVID-19 variant called XEC, a mix of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, both from the Omicron family. While still closely related to prior strains, this one carry unique transmission traits and is under rigorous observation by health officials.
New COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say
The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.
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 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
New COVID 'XEC' strain reported in 25 states
COVID-19 trackers across the country are closely monitoring the rise of a new strain.
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Tag Archives: Omicron KP.2
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) CHMP for use in individuals aged six months and older.
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FDA approved new COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know and where to get them
The FDA granted emergency use authorization last week to an updated version of the Novavax shot, which includes a "monovalent ...
Pfizer, BioNTech's Omicron-Adapted Covid-19 Vaccine Gets E.U. Marketing Recommendation
Pfizer and BioNTech said on Friday that a committee from the European Medicine Agency recommended marketing authorization for its Omicron adapted vaccine to prevent Covid-19, meaning the vaccine is ...
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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Positive EU Opinion, Awaiting Approval
Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine has received a positive recommendation from the European ...
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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COVID-19 Omicron has a new cousin in town: What we know about the XEC strain, plus getting vaccines and home test kits
For those wanting the home test kit, free rapid antigen tests will continue to be available through local public health units ...
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COVID-19 Symptoms May Show Up in This Order
By mid-September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Omicron subvariant KP.3.1.1 accounted for most COVID-19 cases. KP.3.1.1 is a member of a group of variants nicknamed ...