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New COVID subvariant XEC emerges as U.S. sees summer case decline

fortune.com — September 18, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: A new COVID subvariant called XEC has emerged in the U.S., following a significant summer surge in cases. XEC, which is related to the Omicron variant, has been detected in at least 15 countries and 12 U.S. states.

Currently, XEC's prevalence in the U.S. is low, with another Omicron sublineage, KP.3.1.1, accounting for 53% of infections. Experts suggest XEC could become more common in the coming weeks, but data on its specific symptoms is still limited.

New COVID vaccines targeting recent variants are now available. While not specifically designed for XEC, they aim to provide protection against circulating strains. Vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older.

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  1. [5.2]
    New COVID variant XEC spreads quickly but remains similar to others (theconversation.com)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads in Europe with flu-like symptoms (Onmanorama)
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  3. [3.7]
    Drug-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in immunocompromised patients (news-medical.net)
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  4. [4.9]
    New XEC COVID variant spreads in US with mild symptoms (today.com)
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    New COVID variant XEC detected in 25 states including New Jersey (cbsnews.com)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 27 countries including US and UK (news18.com)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe and US (hindustantimes.com)
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    Scientists warn of potential rise in Covid XEC variant this autumn (Mint)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly in 27 countries (india.com)
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  10. [5.3]
    New XEC Covid variant spreads globally with similar symptoms to Omicron (Business Standard)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 15 countries and 12 US states (The Independent)
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    New Covid XEC variant spreads rapidly across Europe and beyond (news.yahoo.com)
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    New Covid XEC variant spreads rapidly across Europe (independent.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 20 countries since June detection (express.co.uk)
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    New COVID variant XEC spreads to 11 European countries (euronews.com)
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    New COVID variant XEC spreads to 15 countries since June (Firstpost)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 27 countries raising concerns (thesun.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe (India Today)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 15 countries and 12 US states (independent.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads to 15 countries and 12 US states (news.yahoo.com)
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    New XEC Covid variant spreads rapidly and may dominate this winter (mirror.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe and beyond (India.com)
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    New Covid XEC variant spreads rapidly across Europe (The Independent)
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    New COVID XEC variant emerges in Europe with mild symptoms (NBC Chicago)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe (express.co.uk)
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    New XEC Covid variant spreads across Europe as cases decline in Northern Ireland (Belfast Live)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe (The Express Tribune)
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    New COVID variant XEC spreads rapidly worldwide (zeenews.india.com)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreading, may enhance transmissibility (bbc.com)
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    Autumn Booster targets vulnerable as Covid XEC spreads (The Mirror)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreading rapidly in Europe (independent.co.uk)
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    XEC variant spreads in Europe, may be more contagious (liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly, symptoms to watch (express.co.uk)
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    Covid variant XEC spreads; tests available at pharmacies (mirror.co.uk)
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    New XEC Covid variant spreads rapidly across Europe (independent.co.uk)
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    New Covid variant XEC expected to dominate this winter (mirror.co.uk)
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    New XEC Covid variant spreads to 15 countries (Express)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across Europe (Daily Record)
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    New Covid XEC variant spreading globally; watch for symptoms (HeraldScotland)
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    New Covid variant XEC spreads rapidly across 15 countries (Chronicle Live)
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