2024-09-20 20:28:29
New Covid XEC Variant: Once again Covid has returned with a new variant. The name of this new corona variant is XEC and it is being said that it can spread very fast during winter. It has started spreading in countries like Germany, Denmark, UK, and Netherlands. Its first case was seen in Germany in the month of June this year. It is believed that it may be a subvariant of ‘KS.1.1 and KP.3.3’.
Do not make the mistake of taking this variant lightly, but be cautious by taking as much information about it as possible in time. How dangerous is this variant, how infectious it is, what can be its symptoms and what are the measures to prevent it, let us know about all these important things in detail further.
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What is the Covid XEC variant?
It is being said that XEC is a subvariant of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, which can spread more rapidly in the winter season. Let us tell you that the XEC variant is being considered equivalent to the sub-variant KP.3.1.1 or deFLuQE variant of the FLuQE variant. However, some changes can be seen in this variant. At the same time, it is being speculated that this variant can take a very serious form in the future, so it is important for people to be cautious from now on.
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In which countries is this new variant of Covid spreading?
This variant is still spreading in foreign countries. Cases of this variant have been seen so far in Germany, Denmark, UK, Europe, North America and Netherlands. However, no serious cases of this variant have been reported so far, but it is believed that it can be more contagious in cold weather. Due to which its cases can increase rapidly. So keeping this in mind, it is important for people to be cautious in advance.
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What are the features of the XEC variant?
It is not yet clear whether this new variant will come with any new symptoms. Currently, COVID has the same old symptoms, which include:
- cough
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- no smell
- Changes in the test or not understanding the test
- blocked nose
- fever or chills
- Difficulty breathing
- nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
However, in some cases this virus can cause gastrointestinal or stomach and intestine related problems or symptoms.
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How to protect yourself?
You will still need to follow the same old guidelines and precautions (ref) to protect yourself from the XEC variant. These include:
- Follow social distancing, maintain a distance of one meter from people after going out
- Wear a mask whenever you go out or to crowded places
- After coming from outside, wash hands thoroughly and change the outer clothes immediately and get them washed.
- keep sanitizing your hands
- If you sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief, tissue paper or your elbow.
- If you feel or see any symptoms of Covid, immediately isolate yourself for a week.
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Prevention is better than cure
It is said that ‘prevention is better than cure’, so to stay alert from this new variant of Covid, it is important to follow this saying. Actually, it is not yet clear how dangerous this new variant can be. However, experts definitely believe that it can be contagious, so it is better to be as cautious as possible. This is the only way to keep yourself safe from this variant. So follow social distancing completely and do not forget to wear a mask while going out.
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