While the current wave of Covid-19 is slowing down a bit in the US, emergence of a new Covid variant XEC has left health authorities worried about its spread with the onset of colder weather. The recombinant strain of two closely related variants called KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 - both descendants of JN.1 strain, collectively known as XEC, may spread its wings across the US soon. With many more additional mutations, XEC may spread more efficiently compared to the previous strains. There is no sign of Covid-19 fading into the background as newer variants continue to emerge.
Here are 6 things you need to know about new Covid variant XEC:
