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COVID-19: XEC Now Leading Variant in US - Here Are Symptoms COVID-19: XEC Now Leading Variant in US - Here Are Symptoms
Covid-19: XEC Now Leading Variant in US - Here Are Symptoms The XEC COVID-19 variant, first identified in Europe, now accounts for 45 percent of cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Click here for a new, updated story - COVID-19: Virus Levels Now Surging In These States As infections tick upward, public health experts are urging vigilance. The strain, a mix of earlier Omicron subvariants, exhibits symptoms similar to Omicron and its predecessors. These include: Congestion,  Runny nose,  Cough,  Shortness of breath,  Fever or chills,  Fatigue.  Not…

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Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut
Six New Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Connecticut With the worst of flu season still to come, Connecticut saw a spike in flu-related deaths statewide last week, bringing the total to 13 for the season. According to the Department of Health, the flu is currently “widespread” statewide, with a total of 643 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season. As of Saturday, Jan. 11, there has been a total of 13 deaths reported, all from residents over the age of 65. There have been no influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported. In the past week, 171 new patients were hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, down…

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by Zak Failla