As flu season nears, so do new COVID-19 variants. A newly discovered COVID strain known as XEC continues to spread rapidly across multiple countries. The variant was first detected in Germany in June, and since then, it has been identified in at least 15 countries and 12 US states. XEC has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
People say they're having more GI symptoms (stomachaches and nausea) with new COVID strains. Here's what a North Carolina doctor had to say. The XEC COVID variant has spread rapidly in some European countries, and it's now been reported in some U.S. states. The variant is on the rise in parts of the globe, largely spreading overseas, but U.S. researchers warn of its potential impact domestically.
As a new stronger covid strain spreading across Europe is identified, Zoe Beaty looks at the symptoms and how we're still living with the XEC variant. The XEC Covid-19 strain has been detected in at least 15 countries and 12 US states, causing concern among health officials. With the variant showing increased transmissibility, experts are closely monitoring its spread and impact on public health.