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Since the end of the emergency caused by Covid-19monitoring of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains active, and there are still records of the disease around the world, although less lethal thanks to vaccination. Recently, a new subvariant of Ômicron, called XEC, was identified. Cases of this variant were detected in the states of São Paulo, Santa Catarina and Rio de Janeiro. In the city of Rio, two people were infected, both of whom had not traveled abroad recently.
The risks of the variant
The new variant is a combination of two strains of the Ômicron variant. This phenomenon occurs when a person is infected by two strains simultaneously, which can result in a genetic fusion of the virus.
The symptoms are similar to those already known of Covid-19, including flu-like symptoms such as cough, sore throat, body aches, fever, fatigue and, in some cases, loss of smell. The two infected patients in Rio de Janeiro showed only mild symptoms and recovered without complications.
Care is essential to avoid infection with the virus (Reproduction/ X/ @babadofamososrj)
According to the Municipal Health Department of Rio de Janeiro, despite the presence of the new variant, there was no significant increase in cases of the disease in the city. However, it is recommended that people take the test when they notice flu-like symptoms and reinforce hygiene care, as a form of prevention. Vaccination, considered essential, is recommended for all age groups, including young people and adolescents, as a fundamental protection measure.
What the authorities say
Health authorities continue to monitor the situation. The new variant was detected between June and July 2024 and has already spread to 35 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also monitoring the evolution of cases, but, so far, there are no signs that the variant poses the risk of a new global emergency. In other countries, greater transmissibility of the new variant was observed, but more detailed analyzes are still needed to understand its behavior in Brazil. Factors such as local conditions and the level of immunization may vary from one country to another.
Featured photo: New variant of Covid-19 is confirmed in Rio de Janeiro and 2 other Brazilian states (Reproduction/ X/ @PromptSin)
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