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The most recent COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the XEC variant, Russo says. “The most recent version of the vaccine seems to be reasonably well-matched,” he says.
As respiratory virus season approaches in the U.S., some are concerned about whether XEC could cause a fall surge, and if the new COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out will protect against it.
Symptoms of COVID-19. Some less common symptoms of COVID-19 can be relatively non-specific; however the most common symptoms are fever, dry cough, and loss of taste and smell. [1] [22] Among those who develop symptoms, approximately one in five may become more seriously ill and have difficulty in breathing.
[168] [needs update] In December 2021, the United States granted emergency use authorization to Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for the treatment of the virus; [169] the European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada followed suit with full authorization soon after.
The experts emphasize the importance of getting tested as COVID-19 cases increase, and especially during the fall when viruses that cause similar symptoms (such as flu and RSV) are circulating.
[209] [210] As of 26 January 2021, all air passengers ages two and older must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the United States [211] and travel restrictions were reinstated for people who visited the Schengen Area, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and South Africa, 14 days before ...
The heavily mutated COVID-19 variant is now the fastest-growing strain in the US. Experts discuss JN.1 symptoms, transmission, vaccines and more. JN.1 accounts for over 90% of US COVID cases: Know ...
This is a general overview and status of places affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus which causes coronavirus disease 2019 and is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The first human cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan, the capital of the province of Hubei in China in December 2019. It ...