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 COVID-19 variant making its way to California: What to know about XEC variant
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, including the United States and California. First appearing in late June in Berlin,
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.
New COVID-19 variant making its way through US: What to know about XEC variant, symptoms
The CDC has not confirmed whether there are any unique symptoms from the XEC variant. USA TODAY has reached out to CDC officials for comment. The agency continues to outline the basic COVID-19 symptoms, which can appear between two to 14 days after exposure to the virus and can range from mild to severe.
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.
What to know about symptoms of COVID-19 XEC, the new variant that’s spreading in Canada
The symptoms of XEC may vary slightly from typical COVID-19, but the public health advice will likely be the same, experts say.
Ask the doctors: Updated COVID-19 vaccine targets new variants
Health data show that COVID-19 still surpasses all other infectious respiratory illnesses as a cause of severe illness, ...
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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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 ...
Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year
For those who are uninsured or under-insured, CDPH will have vaccine at its three CDPH Immunization Clinics. Walk-ins are ...
New study finds more evidence COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan market
A new study published in the journal Cell is supporting the theory that COVID-19 emerged from wildlife trade at Huanan ...
Get COVID-19, flu shots now, officials urge — coronavirus ‘not going away,’ flu ‘already looking serious’
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other officials got their own vaccinations Friday for both COVID-19 and the ...
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 ...
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 ...