According to the last update of the Higher Institute of Health, published on October 2), the cases of Covid-19 in Italy they are increasing slightly: the incidence has increased from 19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants a 22 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The most widespread variant remains JN.1, with all its sub-lineages (including KP.3.1.1), but a new recombinant version of Sars-Cov-2, termed check. Experts believe it could take over in the coming months. But the problem is not only Italian.
The Xec variant
First identified during the summer in Germany, the new variant of the coronavirus check is already giving a lot of talk and is spreading rapidly by many other countries, such as Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden or Denmark. It is believed to be a strain recombinantderived from two others (KS.1.1 and KP.3.3) which in turn differed from the BA.2.86 variant (Omicron).
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From what has been observed so far, the new variant does not seem to cause any different symptoms of the previous versions of Sars-Cov-2 nor a more serious illness. It presents with the typical manifestations of viral infections: tos, sore throat, dolores muscular y joint, fatigue and included fever alta. It may take a little longer to recover than the typical flu syndromes of this period.
For now, according to experts, the spread of Xec has only just begun, but some new mutations could give you a competitive advantage about her “sisters” regarding propagation speedto the point that it is expected to become the dominant variant during the autumn-winter season and lead the epidemic peak.
Las vaccines Updated anti-Covid updates, already available in many regions, have not been developed specifically on Xec, but on other recent versions of coronavirus. In any case, they should continue offering good protection.
Doctors advise people in particular risk categories to adhere to vaccination campaigns against flu and covid-19 .
Article originally published in WIRED Italia. Adapted by Mauricio Serfatty Godoy.
