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Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

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.

USA Today · 1d

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.

COVID pandemic started in Wuhan market animals

CNN on MSN · 1d

New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19

After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines and drains inside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — a site that’s been described as an epicenter of early spread of Covid-19 — scientists say they now know exactly which species of animals were in the same area where investigators also found the most positive samples the virus that causes Covid-19.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals

Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market.

Associated Press on MSN · 1d

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19’s origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people.

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How Covid destroyed our lives, from newborns to pensioners

A growing body of evidence shows that the impact of lockdown continues to affect every generation – and will do for decades ...

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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 ...

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Column: The Pentagon's former top UFO hunter talks about COVID-19, Haitian pet-eaters and pseudoscience generally

Sean Kirkpatrick ran the government's investigation into UFOs, so he knows a lot about how misinformation and disinformation ...

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How To Get Free COVID Tests From US Government This Month

The free tests issued by the program will be viable at least through to the end of the year, with many at-home COVID tests ...

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Do you need another covid shot? Test your coronavirus knowledge.

More than four years since the coronavirus ignited a global pandemic, the virus keeps evolving. Take this quiz to find out if ...

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Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the Federal Drug Administration has ended a program that provided ...

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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 ...

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COVID infection can damage the heart

They concluded that I had a mild heart attack called a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) due to COVID. How is ...

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