The XEC Covid variant, a hybrid of omicron subvariants KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, is spreading rapidly across Europe and has been detected in 27 countries, including the UK and US. Experts suggest that while XEC may become dominant this winter, vaccines should still provide protection against severe illness.
XEC Covid spreading fast across Europe, US, China: Here’s everything you need to know about highly contagious variant
