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USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Hybrid COVID variant XEC is more contagious: What to know about the new strain

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

Fox News on MSN · 1d

Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.

New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and what states is it in?

The new "XEC" COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in Europe has arrived in the US. What are the symptoms, will it cause a fall surge, and are vaccines effective? Experts discuss

New genetic research points to Wuhan animal market

CNN on MSN · 2d

New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19

After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines and drains inside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — a site that’s been described as an epicenter of early spread of Covid-19 — scientists say they now know exactly which species of animals were in the same area where investigators also found the most positive samples the virus that causes Covid-19.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals

Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market.

Associated Press on MSN · 2d

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19’s origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people.

CNET on MSN16h

What to Know About Novavax, the 'Other' COVID Vaccine

Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.

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More free COVID-19 tests are coming soon. Here's when and how to order them in Texas

The federal government will again be distributing free COVID-19 tests to U.S. households. Here's when and how to order them ...

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Free COVID-19 tests from federal government: When and how you can order them

To order the tests, visit COVIDtest.gov. Once ordered, the at-home tests will be shipped to homes for free. Each household ...

15hOpinion

‘COVID czar’ Dr. Jay Varma’s admissions reveal the hypocrisy of the pandemic

That final point leads us to what was the most egregious revelation in the video – the admission that Mayor de Blasio, and in ...

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Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024

COVID symptoms can be mild, severe, or nonexistent, according to the CDC—and can appear as late as two weeks after you’ve ...

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Be warned: Check your insurance before getting a COVID-19 vaccine this year

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the Food and Drug Administration has ended a program that provided ...

3hOpinion

Rules are for other people: Jay Varma’s COVID breaches undermine trust in public health

The news that Dr. Jay Varma, the city’s former COVID czar, attended underground dance and sex parties during the worst of the ...

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This dominant COVID-19 variant accounts for over 50% of cases, new CDC data shows

The COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 rose 12.7% and now makes up over 50% of COVID cases, the CDC Nowcast data tracker shows.

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