It is thought the XEC strain is more transmissible due to its numerous mutations, and presents symptoms similar to those of other Covid variants including tiredness, headaches, a sore throat and high temperatures.

The new Covid XEC variant is spreading across the UK, with symptoms that can be easily confused with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - but doctors say there is a specific order to look out f

XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should still get the new vaccine even though it may be less effective at neutralization because it is a recombinant variant.

A new study has identified the key order of Covid-19 symptoms, which is crucial in distinguishing it from the flu and other respiratory illnesses

A doctor has revealed when it is best to get your Covid booster jab this year to ensure you are best protected against the illness over the holidays. Yale Medicine infectious diseases specialist Doctor Scott Roberts, said that the vaccine is still the best method of prevention for Covid, even as new strains emerge.

Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to October 6 – up from 3.7 a week earlier.

A new Covid strain, known as XEC, has been identified at least 29 countries so far, including the UK, US, Germany and Denmark as people are urged to have their booster if eligible

Covid hospitalisations have surged across Britain at an “alarming” rate as a new variant of the virus emerged, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. UKHSA figures showed the admission rate for patients testing positive for Covid XEC stood at 4.