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6 things to know about the new Covid variant XEC

IndiaTimes Saturday, 21 September 2024
The new Covid-19 variant XEC, formed from KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 strains, is spreading quickly in the US and globally. More infectious than previous strains, it has mild symptoms akin to Omicron variants. Vaccine efficacy remains uncertain, but experts predict it could become dominant during winter.
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