Posted on 09/17/2024 7:04:03 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The XEC strain was first detected in Germany back in June and is predicted to become one of the dominant strains this winter
Scientists are warning that the latest emerging Covid variant is spreading across Europe, with three key symptoms to watch out for. The XEC strain was first detected in Germany back in June and has since been confirmed in 15 different countries.
Experts believe the variant is "just getting started" and could become the dominant strain over the winter. Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional chief of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente Southern California, told the LA Times last month that XEC appeared to be showing a "growth advantage" over the JN.1 variant and was "definitely" one to keep an eye on. However, she added that Covid vaccinations should continue to work against this emerging strain.
One of the three key symptoms of the new variant is slightly different to previously identifiable signs of the virus. A loss of appetite is billed as one of the main symptoms, in addition to a blocked or runny nose, and a new and continuous cough.
Public health experts have urged anyone with these symptoms to stay at home, reports the Mirror. For the latest health and Covid news, sign up to our newsletter here
The latest figures show a 4.3% increase week on week in Covid cases in the UK. This rise is expected as schools return from the summer holidays and the weather turns colder. The NHS website currently states Brits should "try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms."
Other symptoms of XEC are akin to previous strains, including a high temperature (38. X or above), a loss or change in your sense of smell or taste, shortness of breath, tiredness, aches, a sore throat, headache, diarrhoea and nausea.
The NHS emphasises that while caution is necessary, any or a combination of these symptoms does not necessarily indicate you have coronavirus. They could be signs of another infection or disease, or nothing serious at all. However, self-isolation will help curb the potential spread of Covid and is important to protect others, particularly the vulnerable, from being hit by this unpleasant variant.
Doctors also advise Brits to stay current with vaccines and booster shots. Vaccines may not completely prevent infection but they remain the most effective defence against severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
I had Bout #3 last week including sore throat, tiredness, aches, and diarrhea.
Maybe I’m an early adopter!?
I smell bullshit.
We still hiked 19 miles and 4,400 feet elevation gain in the Canadian Rockies, though! Saw a momma black bear and cub and a Bighorn Sheep.
“...she added that Covid vaccinations should continue to work against this emerging strain.”
LOL! Sure. When the vax kills ya, you’ll be cured and won’t have to worry about it anymore.
🔬😳🤔😵🚫💉💊🐂💨💩
BLAH...BLAH...BLAH
Other symptoms of XEC are akin to previous strains, including a propensity to vote by mail, swooning for Kamala, wearing masks in their car alone and wishing death on anyone that disagrees with them.
A cough, a runny stuffed nose and a reduced appetite...LOLOLOL!
Those are part of noted classic symptoms of bad colds and some flu’s in general!
It’s not “just a cold anymore”...it’s alllllllllll COVID!!
Eat some chicken soup...for that poor appetite...you’ll feel better!!
Coming right for election day!
How about that!
It makes you break out in mail-in ballots.
- a loss or change in your sense of smell or taste? Only in the bathroom.
- shortness of breath ? When walking or Making my bed.
- tiredness? When walking or Making my bed.
- aches? OH, HELL YES!
- a sore throat? Hot sauce.
- runny nose? Hot sauce.
- headache? Out of hot sauce.
- diarrhoea? No more hot sauce.
- constipation? HELL YES!
- nausea? Only when I eat hot sauce.
Guess I need a coof shot, ya think?
I here by propose the in the future all uses of the word Covid be changed to the ‘Fauci plague’. He should go down in history for reato di omicidio!
The three symptoms are: November 5, November 5, and November 5.
I smell bullshit.
It’s when you no longer smell it that you have to worry.
I think me and my 90 year old mom are the only ones in the entire family that never got Covid
bttt
Did this really happen? Did you literally hike 19 miles?
If so, that’s fantastic!!
“A loss of appetite is billed as one of the main symptoms, in addition to a blocked or runny nose, and a new and continuous cough”
Reason enough to steal the erection for Commala.....runny nose? Cough? Loss of appetite? Oh the huge manatee.
LOL
Someone brought in some spicy pickles to work and we thought that they were dill (nothing on the label).
They were sweet. The taste was atrocious, even after forcefully ejecting the pickle.
The only thing I had near me was some Taco Bell Diablo sauce. To the shock and amazement of my coworkers, I happily chugged and swished with the hot sauce. If my Reaper sauce had been nearby, I wouldn’t have hesitated.
...and I felt GREAT the rest of the day ;-)
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