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The Oklahoman on MSN · 14h

A new COVID-19 variant is circulating. Here's what to know about the strain, symptoms

While COVID-19 cases are on a downtrend in Oklahoma, virus season is upon us — and this summer saw the highest spike in percent positive COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma since the summer of 2022. As has been the pattern over the last few years,

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

COVID-19 XEC variant is now circulating in the US. Here's what you should know about it.

KP.3.1.1 is still the dominant COVID-19 variant in the United States as it accounts for nearly 60% of positive cases, but the XEC variant is not far behind, recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows.

Prevention on MSN · 1d

What to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant XEC Spreading in the U.S.

While KP.3.1.1 remains the dominant strain in the U.S., XEC is gaining steam, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Wastewater Surveillance System. The World Health Organization (WHO) noted in its October 9 COVID-19 epidemiological update that it is monitoring XEC as cases increase globally.

5hOpinion

The high stakes of skipping your yearly COVID-19 shot

Immunity wanes, and the virus mutates; it’s not a one-and-done scenario. People need yearly updates for optimal protection ...

2hon MSN

Former state senator accused of lying about casino's revenue to get more COVID-19 relief funds

New details have been released about the charges former New Hampshire State Sen. Andy Sanborn is facing after he was arrested ...

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Northwestern sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines

Moderna was hit with a new patent lawsuit on Wednesday in Delaware federal court from Northwestern University, which accused ...

18hon MSN

Novavax Says FDA Puts Clinical Hold on Covid-19, Flu Vaccines

Novavax said federal regulators put a clinical hold on its application for a combination Covid-19 and influenza vaccine and ...

2don MSN

Four free COVID-19 tests available for every household. Here's how to get them

Anyone can once again order up to four free COVID-19 tests for use at home from the federal government as flu season picks up ...

3don MSN

Your free COVID-19 at-home tests from the government are set to expire soon. Here's why.

However, some people may have noticed that the tests will expire soon. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and ...

Everyday Health2d

COVID-19 Infection May Raise Heart Attack Risk for 3 Years

People who got COVID-19 early in the pandemic saw their risk of cardiovascular issues double, a new study finds.

Could COVID-19 Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? Study Offers Clues

New research suggests that COVID-19 infections may have long-term implications for cardiac health, such as increasing the ...

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What is the new XEC strain of COVID-19 and is it in Arizona?

The dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in Arizona right now is a variant called KP.3.1.1, which is part of the FLiRT group ...

6hon MSN

What this doctor has to say about the difficulty finding COVID-19 rapid tests in Windsor-Essex

With access to COVID-19 rapid tests becoming increasingly difficult in Windsor, a former director of Ontario's COVID-19 ...

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