COVID Strain Sparks Alarm as New Subvariant Emerges in California
Saturday, 31 August 2024, 00:30
COVID Strain Surge in California
The summer has witnessed a surge in COVID strain cases fueled by the subvariants known as FLiRT. These evolving strains have led to heightened infection rates, notably in California. Doctors and scientists express concern over the emergence of the XEC subvariant, first identified in Germany, which is rapidly gaining attention globally.
Implications of the New COVID Strain
- The growing prevalence of the COVID strain poses significant public health challenges.
- XEC could potentially become the most dominant strain, surpassing KP.3.1.1.
- Continuous monitoring is paramount to assess the threat level of new strains.
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