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Latest COVID variant, XEC, has spread to half of US states, reports say

The latest strain of the COVID-19 virus, XEC, is circulating across the country. The new variant has been reported in at least 25 U.S. states, according to reports.

Houston Chronicle · 2h

A new COVID variant has reached the U.S. Experts say it's likely similar to current strains.

The XEC COVID variant is in the U.S. A UT infectious disease specialist says there's likely no need to panic, as the strain is similar to existing ones.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.

COVID-19 variant trackers are now closely watching the rise of a new virus variant called XEC, which has been spotted around the world and in half of states across the United States. Health officials are so far not raising concern about this variant, unlike some previous, more highly mutated strains that worried experts.

COVID pandemic started in Wuhan market animals

Associated Press on MSN · 1d

A new genetic analysis of animals in the Wuhan market in 2019 may help find COVID-19’s origin

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals

Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market.

CNN on MSN · 1d

New analysis of samples from Wuhan animal market supports its role as a central site of early spread of Covid-19

After an in-depth analysis of the genetic material from hundreds of swabs taken from the walls, floors, machines and drains inside the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China — a site that’s been described as an epicenter of early spread of Covid-19 — scientists say they now know exactly which species of animals were in the same area where investigators also found the most positive samples the virus that causes Covid-19.

NYC COVID, Jay Varma

Former NYC health advisor who helped set COVID policies admits he went to sex parties during pandemic

Dr. Jay Varma, New York City's former senior health advisor, is admitting he ignored the COVID-19 policies he insisted New Yorkers follow.

NBC Los Angeles · 7h

Jay Varma, health adviser behind NYC COVID policy, partied during pandemic

The former senior public health adviser under Mayor Bill de Blasio was secretly recorded on camera admitting to participating in sex and dance parties while instructing New Yorkers to practice social distancing at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington Examiner · 8h

NYC’s former COVID-19 czar attended sex parties during pandemic lockdowns

The architect behind NYC’s social distancing and vaccine policies attended sex parties while telling New Yorkers to mask up and avoid large gatherings.

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Free COVID-19 tests from federal government: When and how you can order them

To order the tests, visit COVIDtest.gov. Once ordered, the at-home tests will be shipped to homes for free. Each household ...

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How To Get Free COVID Tests From US Government This Month

The free tests issued by the program will be viable at least through to the end of the year, with many at-home COVID tests ...

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Do you need another covid shot? Test your coronavirus knowledge.

More than four years since the coronavirus ignited a global pandemic, the virus keeps evolving. Take this quiz to find out if ...

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More free COVID-19 tests are coming soon. Here's when and how to order them in Texas

The federal government will again be distributing free COVID-19 tests to U.S. households. Here's when and how to order them ...

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Cook Co. leaders get COVID and flu shots, urging resident to do it too

Public officials displayed confidence as several Cook County leaders rolled up their sleeves for COVID-19 and flu shots, to ...

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