New COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreads to 27 Countries

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: September 26 2024

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XEC was first reported in early August 2024 in Germany, The XEC variant, a recombinant of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, has rapidly spread to 27 countries, highlighting the critical need for ongoing genomic surveillance and international collaboration to effectively monitor and respond to COVID-19 variants.

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New COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreads to 27 Countries