Understanding Symptoms and Spread of COVID-19 XEC Variant
The COVID-19 XEC variant, a recombinant strain from earlier Omicron subvariants, is rapidly spreading across the globe, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Detected in Berlin in June 2024, it has reached at least 27 countries. Although symptoms align with other COVID-19 strains, its high contagion rate has prompted health officials to monitor closely and advocate for updated vaccinations.
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