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New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.

COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the United States. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.

AOL · 22h

COVID Variants are Surging. Is It Time to Break Out the Face Masks Again?

The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines may help stem the tide of another wave — if people get immunized.

TODAY on MSN · 1d

New XEC COVID variant is on the rise. What are its symptoms, and will it cause a surge?

The new and contagious XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading rapidly in several countries. Will it cause a surge in the U.S.? What to know about symptoms, vaccines and more

COVID pandemic started in Wuhan market animals

GB News on MSN · 1h

'Beyond reasonable doubt': Scientists say they have FINALLY discovered origins of Covid-19

A new scientific study has concluded that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in a Chinese animal market, putting to rest years of speculation and debate. Researchers from the United States and France analysed hundreds of genetic samples collected by Chinese authorities in 2020 from the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan.

The Washington Post · 1d

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

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Scientists Shed Light on Wildlife Species at Origin of COVID-19 in Wuhan

Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood Market supports hypothesis that the COVID pandemic spread from animals there.

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Free at-home COVID tests will soon be available to order from the government once again

The federal government is partnering with the United States Postal Service again to provide free COVID-19 test kits to people ...

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.

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 in Texas.

WebMD20h

Just as COVID Levels Start to Dip, a New Variant Emerges

COVID levels in the U.S. remain high, according to wastewater detections, which is a retreat from the CDC’s label of “very ...

At-home COVID tests to be provided for free once again through the government and USPS

Free COVID-19 test kits can be ordered by people across the U.S. starting at the end of the month to prepare for the respiratory virus season.

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COVID-19 cases are 'high' in Wisconsin, according to new CDC wastewater data

COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across nearly half of the United States are at "high" and "very high" levels of activity at ...

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Coronavirus: United States halts plan to give vaccine to Guantanamo Bay prisoners

The United States. is backing off for now on a plan to offer Covid-19 vaccinations to the 40 prisoners held at the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Pentagon chief spokesman John Kirby ...

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Covid Showed Us That the Truth Is a Matter of Life or Death

I am deeply troubled by the growing distrust of science in our society, just at the time when its insights are most needed.

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