XEC, a new variant of COVID-19 that is already in Europe

Although Covid-19 has become just another respiratory virus in the world, no one should forget the enormous health havoc it caused four years ago. This coronavirus has mutated over time, but now we have to talk about a new strain with a lot to talk about.

Known as HECit’s a combination of options KS.1.1 AND KP.3.3and most importantly: could become the dominant option by the end of the year.

Symptoms of XEC, a new variant of COVID-19

Although sampling is not as large as before, More than 1000 cases of CEC have been reported, most in Europe.. And it was concluded that his symptoms They’re not that serious like the first strains of COVID-19. They stand out: fever, cough, muscle pain and respiratory infections.

The scientific community now recommends vaccination in people over 60 years of age to avoid possible complications. Also, in all patients who previous pathologies or are on immunosuppressive treatment.

Being an evolution omicronCurrent vaccines are considered to have a significant percentage of effectiveness against this XEC, which could become the dominant variant in Europe before December. And most seriously, may live with the flu again, as has happened in recent years.