New coronavirus variant spreads rapidly in 15 countries

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arab Weather - Infections with a new variant of the Corona virus, known as &quot; <strong>XEC&quot;</strong> , have begun to appear in various countries. It is believed that this variant is spreading very quickly, and may become the dominant type in the coming period.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also like:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%AE%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%B1... expert: Coronavirus has become seasonal</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> First discovery of XEC</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The variant was first discovered in Germany last June, and later spread to Britain, the United States, Denmark, and many other countries, according to the pioneers of the &quot;X&quot; website.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Effects of the new Corona mutant during the fall</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Experts believe that new mutations of the virus are contributing to its greater spread during the fall. However, vaccines can still provide protection against severe cases.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Preventive measures</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In the UK, the NHS is offering a free booster shot to those at high risk. Some vaccines have been modified to deal with the latest variants, but the XEC variant is not yet included in these, as it evolved from the Omicron variant.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Experts&#39; opinion on the new Corona variant</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Professor Francois Balloux, from the Genetics Institute at University College London, said that <strong>XEC</strong> was slightly more transmissible than previous variants, but that vaccination still provided the required protection. Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Institute in California, said that the variant was in its early stages and appeared to be dominating the scene soon, but that this could take several months. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%B1%20%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF%20%D9%85%D9%86%20%D9%83%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%20%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%B1%20%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B9%D8%A9%20%D9%81%D9%8A%2015%20%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A9.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 450px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Symptoms of the new Corona variant XEC</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Common symptoms of the XEC variant include:</p><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> fever</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> general pain</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> sore throat or cough</li></ol><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Recovery period from the new Corona mutant</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Most people get better within a few weeks, but recovery may take longer for some.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Tips for infection with the new Corona mutant</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> If you feel symptoms, it is important to keep your distance from others to avoid spreading the infection. Tell family and friends, they may be able to help.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>When should I go to the hospital?</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You should seek medical help immediately if:</p><ol style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> severe shortness of breath</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> cough with blood</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> heavy sweating with feeling cold</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Rash or bruising</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Feeling dizzy or losing consciousness</li></ol><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%... | Jordanian doctor warns of new coronavirus mutation in summer</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AA... not over yet.. Coronavirus still claims 1,700 lives a week worldwide</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> BBC</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Arabic</p>