3 Things to Know About XEC, the Dominant COVID Strain
Dec 20, 2024 · Experts predicted that a highly transmissible coronavirus subvariant called XEC—one that spread persistently throughout the country in 2024—would become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain. In early December, it did just that, right on time for winter, when COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations tend to peak.
'Silent' COVID Surge May Hit US in Early 2025, Experts Warn
Dec 23, 2024 · What's more, wastewater viral activity of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — is currently “high” or “very high” in 28 states, per CDC data for the week ending Dec. 28.
COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants ... - AAMC
Aug 29, 2024 · The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines expected this fall may help stem the tide of another wave.
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Latest news on the coronavirus, which has killed millions during a global pandemic. The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the...
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New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Sep 20, 2024 · 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...
Covid variant surge: Latest CDC guidelines on isolation and ... - NBC News
Jul 25, 2024 · Covid variants surge: People who test positive for Covid don’t need to isolate for five days, according to recent guidance from the CDC. 21 states have very high levels of Covid, according to...
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Long Covid is associated with significantly increased risk of death, heart and lung problems, study finds 16 million households lose Covid-era boosts to food aid. 3 charts show who will hurt...
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC …
Jun 7, 2024 · The new KP.3 variant has climbed to 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated Friday, making it now the dominant strain of the virus...
There's a new COVID-19 variant and cases are ticking up ... - CBS News
Jan 8, 2024 · Lab data indicates that the updated vaccines, as well as existing COVID rapid tests and medical treatments, are effective with this latest iteration. More good news is that it " does not appear...