A new Covid variant, XEC, first identified in Germany, has been spreading in the UK, US, Denmark, and other countries. Although it has some new mutations that may help it spread this autumn, experts believe that updated vaccines should still protect against severe cases. The NHS is offering free booster shots to those at higher risk of serious illness. Experts say XEC could become the dominant variant over the winter, but it's still months away from causing a significant wave. Click here for article.
XEC, a new Covid variant, has been detected in multiple countries and may become the dominant strain this winter.
Updated vaccines should still offer protection against severe illness, even though they were designed for earlier Omicron subvariants.
Symptoms of XEC are similar to previous variants, including fever, aches, tiredness, cough, and sore throat.
The NHS offers free booster vaccines to high-risk groups, with the main vaccination drive starting in October.
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