New Covid XEC Variant Triggers Rise In Hospitalizations Health authorities report growing concern as new variant spreads across the UK, urging vaccinations and cautionCovid-19 cases are on the rise once again across the UK as the new XEC variant spreads, raising health alarms throughout the nation. The rise of the XEC variant has raised questions about its potential to become the dominant strain, leading to increased hospital admissions and the need for boosters among eligible populations. Symptoms emblematic of the XEC strain mirror those commonly associated with Covid-19, including high temperatures, coughs, fatigue, muscle aches, and changes to taste or smell. Those at higher risk deserve focused attention to maintain their safety as external factors such as poor weather and indoor gatherings increase during the UK winter months. For now, the rise of the XEC variant suggests we are still very much in the fight against Covid, reminding society as a whole of the series of adjustments and engagements required to navigate the remaining storm safely.

Source: Daily Mirror October 12, 2024 18:22 UTC