New COVID-19 XEC variant circulating just before fall. What to know about it for Texas
A new COVID variant, XEC, has arrived just before fall. The new variant has sprouted from the Omicron variant that developed in late 2021. Though XEC is new, Prof Francois Balloux, director of the Genetics Institute at University College London, told the BBC that he would be surprised if it became the dominant variant throughout winter.
BEWARE: New COVID-19 Variant, XEC, May Soon Be In Texas
Texas may soon see another type of COVID inside the state. Here's what is known at the time of writing. As revealed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the strain itself, known as XEC, is derived from the Omicron strain of COVID.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
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 officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.
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
New COVID variant XEC spreads rapidly, expected to dominate soon
At the end of June this year, a new variant of COVID-19, designated as XEC, was first detected in Germany and India. It is expected to spread to other contininents. On Wednesday, the British "Independent" reported that over 500 samples tested for the presence of XEC had been detected.
What to know about symptoms of COVID-19 XEC, the new variant that’s spreading in Canada
The symptoms of XEC may vary slightly from typical COVID-19, but the public health advice will likely be the same, experts say.
This dominant COVID-19 variant accounts for over 50% of cases, new CDC data shows
The COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 rose 12.7% and now makes up over 50% of COVID cases, the CDC Nowcast data tracker shows.
A new COVID variant has reached the U.S. Experts say it's likely similar to current strains.
The XEC COVID variant is in the U.S. A UT infectious disease specialist says there's likely no need to panic, as the strain ...
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Antibody That Can Counter All Known Covid Variants Found
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Researchers discover gene variants that determine speed of graying in horses
Scientists now understand why some gray horses turn completely white as they age, while others remain an eye-catching 'dappled' gray color.
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Gene Variants Found to Determine Horse Graying Speed
By Courtney Price, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical SciencesScientists from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary ...