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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).
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.
Notably, loss of taste and smell — once hallmark signs of COVID-19 — has become increasingly rare.
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Flu Cases Jump 74 Percent In NY: Here's A Breakdown By County In Hudson Valley
Cases of the flu are on the rise throughout New York State, as flu season kicks into high gear following the holidays.
Statewide, during the week ending on Saturday, Dec. 28, cases of the flu statewide have risen by 74 percent over the previous week, with 9,211 cases reported by New Yorkers.
In the Metro region - which is considered Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan counties - there were 1,838 cases reported last week.
Last week, there were 465 cases reported in Westchester, followed by Rockland (172); Orange (157); Sullivan (56); Dutchess (4…
Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally
The number of vaping-associated illnesses is spreading with 25 cases across New York State, including locally.
Currently, there are are 10 cases in the western part of the state, four in the Capital Region, four in Dutchess County, three in Westchester County, one on Long Island and three in New York City, said Jill Montag, a public information officer with the State Department of Health.
"The vast majority of cases under investigation in New York State involve people who report using THC," said Montag. "However, we are also investigating cases in which people report using both THC and nico…
