XEC is a "recombinant" Covid-19 variant, which means it's a mix of two previous Omicron subvariants called KS 1.1 and KP 3.3.

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Here's what you need to know about the new XEC variant, which could soon become the dominant form of COVID-19.

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A new COVID variant, XEC, is gaining traction in the U.S. and is estimated to account for up to 13% of cases. The strain is a recombinant of two JN.1 lineage viruses, with new COVID shots expected to ...

As health officials brace for a potential uptick in COVID cases this fall, we asked the experts to answer your COVID FAQs.

The new COVID omicron subvariant, XEC, has been identified predominantly in the northern hemisphere and Australia. Virologists are monitoring its spread as it edges toward becoming a dominant variant.

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