XEC, COVID-19 pandemic
Yale Daily News · 1d
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?
XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should still get the new vaccine even though it may be less effective at neutralization because it is a recombinant variant.
The Thaiger · 10h
UK identifies new COVID variant XEC ahead of winter
While the UKHSA isn’t specifically alarmed by XEC, they expect COVID to circulate more in winter, along with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which they call the “three main winter threats.” Dr Bernal advises eligible individuals to get vaccinated against these illnesses.
USA Today · 3d
What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?
The dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona right now is a variant called KP.3.1.1, which is part of the FLiRT group of variants that emerged earlier this year, according to Engelthaler. There are some indications that XEC may replace it as a dominant strain, he wrote.
The Mirror · 1d
Doctor says exactly when to get Covid jab to protect against XEC strain for Christmas 2024
A doctor has revealed when it is best to get your Covid booster jab this year to ensure you are best protected against the illness over the holidays. Yale Medicine infectious diseases specialist Doctor Scott Roberts, said that the vaccine is still the best method of prevention for Covid, even as new strains emerge.
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