The Covid XEC strain, first detected in Germany in June, has now spread to 15 countries, according to The Mirror. This new variant is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 strains and is beginning to establish itself globally. told by The Herald
Dr. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in California, has warned that the XEC variant is “just getting started” and is expected to become the dominant strain in the coming weeks. He predicts it will take a couple of months before the variant fully takes hold and causes a potential new wave of cases.
Common COVID-19 symptoms, which can resemble those of colds or flu, include high fever, continuous coughing, loss of smell or taste, fatigue, and more. While most people recover within a few weeks, some may experience prolonged symptoms or more severe illness, according to the Daily Record.
In the UK, the latest data shows a 4.3% increase in Covid cases, with 1,587 new infections recorded. However, the number of deaths and hospital admissions has seen a decline, with 102 deaths (down 20.9%) and 1,465 hospital admissions (down 6.6%) reported in the latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency.
