Truth behind new covid variant as ‘Straus’ begins to spread across the world

There’s no evidence of a COVID-19 variant named “Straus” spreading globally. However, a new variant called XEC is gaining attention. Here’s what we know about it:

What is XEC?

XEC is a recombinant variant, formed by combining two Omicron subvariants, KP.3.3 and KS.1.1. It’s part of the Omicron lineage and has been detected in multiple countries, including France, the US, the UK, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Symptoms and Severity

Symptoms of XEC are similar to those of other COVID-19 variants, including:
– Sore throat
– Fever
– Fatigue
– Muscle aches
– Cough
– Hoarseness (reported in some cases)