Health Dialogues

DECODING NEW COVID 19 VARIANT XEC FUELING EUROPEAN SURGE

XEC, a highly contagious variant, is spreading rapidly in Europe. First detected in Germany, it's causing concern due to its high transmissibility. To date, 500 samples from 27 different countries, such as Poland, Norway, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Portugal, and China, have tested positive for the XEC variant.
XEC: A CLOSER LOOK AT ITS ORIGINS
XEC is a hybrid of two Omicron subvariants: KS.1.1 (FLiRT) and KP.3.3 (FLuQE). This combination may enhance its ability to infect cells.
XEC SYMPTOMS: SIMILAR TO PREVIOUS OMICRON VARIANTS
XEC symptoms mirror those of other Omicron variants: fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and fatigue.
XEC ON THE RISE: COUNTRIES WITH SIGNIFICANT GROWTH
XEC is showing rapid growth in Denmark and Germany, with notable increases in the UK and the Netherlands.
Vaccines and XEC: Do They Offer Protection?
Expert Says Vaccines and boosters remain effective against XEC, providing crucial protection against severe illness.