While many Canadians no longer stress as much about COVID-19 as they did during its peak, health experts say a new variant has been spreading in some parts of the world and is now present in Canada.
Health experts say a new COVID-19 variant, XEC, is spreading in some parts of the world and is now present in Canada. The start of fall means more people are thinking about protecting themselves from the flu and other illnesses, including COVID-19.What is COVID-19 XEC and how is it different from other variants?
It's an Omicron variant but with genetic distinctions, Toronto General Hospital infectious diseases specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch said in a video interview with CTVNews.ca on Monday. The Public Health Agency of Canada said it doesn't believe, based on current evidence, that the new variant will have a severe impact on people.Older Canadians are at greatest risk for severe infection that may lead to hospitalization and death, he said. Those at greater risk also include people with underlying medical conditions, such as those who are immunocompromised, people who live in long-term care facilities or congregate care facilities, and Indigenous communities.
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