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New COVID Variant XEC

New covid strain sweeps globe: What you need to know about XEC

New covid strain sweeps globe: What you need to know about XEC

October 16, 2024

A new Covid-19 variant is making waves across the world, with health officials on high alert. The XEC strain, first spotted in Germany, has now spread to 27 countries, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports that this highly contagious variant is behind about one in 10 … Read more

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