It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
'Taking charge'
Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, Eric Topol, states that the XEC variant is 'just getting started' and might take several weeks to cause a significant wave.
What are the symptoms of XEC Covid?
Symptoms are likely the same cold or flu-like indicators as previous variants, including high temperature, aches, tiredness, and sore throat.
