New COVID-19 XEC variant circulating just before fall
Researchers indicate that the vaccine and booster shots should protect against the new variant. Here is what we know about the XEC variant and what you can do to stay healthy.
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.
New XEC COVID-19 variant expected to become the dominant strain soon. What we know
Two new COVID-19 strains are circulating globally. Here's what we know about them and what experts anticipate.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.
Newly discovered COVID XEC, MV-1 set to become dominant strains, rapidly spreading
XEC and MV-1 are set to become dominant, spreading rapidly across the world.
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.
New COVID-19 subvariant XEC threatens to become dominant in Europe
At the end of June this year, a new variant of COVID-19 labelled XEC, was detected for the first time in Germany and India. Its appearance in other countries is inevitable. The British "Independent" reported on Wednesday that XEC was detected in over 500 samples collected for testing.
More free COVID-19 tests are coming soon. Here's when and how to order them in Texas
The federal government will again be distributing free COVID-19 tests to U.S. households. Here's when and how to order them ...
COVID-19 hitting N.L. harder than many people think, according to researcher
Cold and flu season is coming up and Tara Moriarty, an infectious diseases researcher at the University of Toronto, is ...
Free COVID-19 tests from federal government: When and how you can order them
To order the tests, visit COVIDtest.gov. Once ordered, the at-home tests will be shipped to homes for free. Each household ...
Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant
U.S. health officials are monitoring a new COVID variant, XEC, that has been identified in half the states in the country.
New data supports animal market origins of COVID-19 pandemic
A new study supports the theory that the coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic originated from Hunan Seafood ...
5 things to know for Sept. 20: Middle East, Stock market, Political scandal, Mail-in voting, Covid-19 origins
After NASA decided to keep them in space until 2025, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will now cast their votes in the November elections more than 200 miles above their nearest polling ...
US COVID-19 Rates Oscillate Every Six Months
COVID-19 cases across the U.S. follow six monthly cycles, new research suggests. The findings offer crucial insights for ...
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
October is the “sweet spot” for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and updated ...
S.A. had a COVID-19 summer and the winter surge is next. Can the new vaccine slow it?
A summer wave of cases locally and across the country may be on the decline and a vaccine targeting the latest variants is ...
New COVID-19 origins paper from controversial scientists: What to know
A new study of genetic samples from the Huanan Market in Wuhan, China, could point to an animal origin of COVID-19, but controversial figures support it.
Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year
Ed Pliml was shocked to learn that the new COVID-19 booster shot was going to cost him more than $100 thanks to a change in ...