The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly around the world.
Announcement that XEC variant of novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is derived from Omicron strains KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 Dr. Francesca TorrianiDoctor of Medicine, infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Diego. XEC was first detected in Europe earlier this year and has now reached the United States. “We anticipate that this could be the next dominant variant,” she says.
As health officials prepare for a potential increase in coronavirus cases this fall, we asked experts to answer some frequently asked questions. From understanding how COVID-19 spreads to what precautions you should take to protect yourself from the virus, here’s what you need to know.
