New Covid variant symptoms explained
GP reveals major differences in symptoms of flu and new Covid variant XEC
The new variant appears to have a "growth advantage", and is likely to become dominant in the UK within months.
What are the symptoms of new COVID variant XEC?
That would mean the usual COVID symptoms listed by the NHS - including a high temperature or shivering, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to sense of smell or taste - would still apply. Other symptoms include shortness of breath, feeling tired or exhausted, an aching body and a headache.
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But so far, the two main symptoms are fever and body aches, according to her and Dr. Nikhil Bhayani, MD, assistant professor at Burnett School of Medicine at TCU and an infectious disease physician. Dr. Vivekanadan says cough and respiratory symptoms are also major at the moment.
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