Four symptoms of a new XEC Covid variant that we may notice as admission rates rise

There are four key Covid symptoms to look out for as Britain has seen an increase in the number of patients testing positive for the disease. And according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the XEC strain is from coronavirus has spread in Britain.

XEC is a combination of the KS.1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. It is believed to be highly contagious due to the number of mutations it carries.

It was first discovered in Germany and has since been found in 27 countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

As reported by The independentThe latest figures from the UKHSA show that the admission rate for patients testing positive rose to 4.5 per 100,000 people in the week to October 6. This was an increase from 3.7 a week earlier.

In one updatestated Doctor Jamie Lopez Bernal – epidemiologist at UKHSA, that around 13 percent of Covid cases in the UK are caused by XEC.

“However, current information does not suggest that we should be more concerned about this variant,” he added.

He said: “We are monitoring this closely and vaccination still provides the best protection.”

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Although self-isolation is no longer mandatory in Britain, the NHS is urging anyone who tests positive to do so Covid to avoid contact with others for at least five days.

You must also stay away from vulnerable people for ten days, the health authority says.

What are Covid XEC Symptoms?

The XEC strain is believed to exhibit similar cold and flu-like symptoms as previous variants.

This includes these four key symptoms:

• A high temperature
• Pain
• Fatigue
• A cough or sore throat.

But you may also experience headaches, a stuffy or runny nose, loss of appetite, loss or change in your sense of smell or taste, diarrhea and nausea.

Booster jabs are available until December 20 this year. They will be offered to those deemed most vulnerable Covidunder which:

• People over 65
• People between six months and 64 years of age with health problems that make them more vulnerable
• People who live in care homes for the elderly
• Frontline health and social care staff, including in care homes for older people.

The NHS will contact eligible patients directly, but can now also make an appointment yourself via the NHS App, GPs, pharmacies, walk-in clinics or by calling 119. Anyone who is also entitled to the flu jab will receive it offered at the same time.