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New XEC Covid variant believed to be more transmissible is detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe

The XEC strain is spreading in Europe but does not seem to cause more severe illness or issues with current vaccines.

Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days

A man with a rare combination of health conditions had the longest consecutive COVID infection ever documented, with the virus accumulating over 50 new mutations during his 20-month illness.

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

Sikhulile Moyo, virologist: With mpox, I'm concerned about the selfishness of some countries. It seems that we haven't learned'

Viruses have no borders, highlighting the need for a unified global health response.

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

New XEC Covid variant believed to be more transmissible is detected in Ireland after sweeping across Europe

The XEC strain is spreading in Europe but does not seem to cause more severe illness or issues with current vaccines.

Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days

A man with a rare combination of health conditions had the longest consecutive COVID infection ever documented, with the virus accumulating over 50 new mutations during his 20-month illness.

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

Sikhulile Moyo, virologist: With mpox, I'm concerned about the selfishness of some countries. It seems that we haven't learned'

Viruses have no borders, highlighting the need for a unified global health response.

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.
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Can I get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines together? What California health experts say about shots

The FDA has approved new COVID vaccines targeting the Omicron KP.2 variant, available to everyone 6 months and older.
October is recommended for vaccination to ensure protection during the winter flu and cold season.

Long Covid may be nothing unique in the future but its effects today are still very real | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz

Long Covid is a controversial topic with conflicting views.
Recent study by Queensland suggests little difference in ongoing symptoms between Covid-19 and influenza.

Latest Covid-19 vaccine offers strong protection against symptomatic infection, including from JN.1, early CDC data shows

The latest Covid-19 vaccines show 54% protection against symptomatic infection.
The vaccines are effective against the Omicron variant and the JN.1 strain.

Holiday Gatherings and a New Variant Are Fueling COVID-19 Deaths, WHO Says

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the Omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.

'Not Acceptable': Holidays And New Variant Fuel COVID Spread, Nearly 10,000 Dead Last Month

Holiday gatherings and the spread of the omicron variant led to increased transmission of COVID-19 in December.
Nearly 10,000 deaths were reported and hospital admissions jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries during the month.
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