The side effects of newly discovered COVID strain XEC might not be more severe, but appears to be more contagious, epidemiologist Joëlla W. Adams said

Two new COVID-19 strains are circulating globally. Here's what we know about them and what experts anticipate.

COVID XEC variant has been confirmed in 27 countries in Europe, North America and Asia, according to data specialist Mike Honey, as the strain grows.

Another COVID-19 variant is on the rise this fall, hot on the heels of a massive summer surge of the virus. The variant, called XEC, is appearing worldwide. The SARS-CoV-2 virus mutation has also been spotted in at least half of the United States,