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With the arrival of autumn, Covid-19, especially the XEC variant, could become the main virus of winter. The symptoms remain similar to those known, and the vaccination campaign will begin on October 15.
Although the various periods of confinement seem distant, Covid-19 is still circulating as much as ever. And with the arrival of autumn, and its gloomy weather with the return of cold weather, the disease could affect many people. Especially since a new variant, called XEC, is starting to circulate in France.
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This variant could become the main virus of this winter, even if its symptoms remain similar to those we already know: cough, sore throat, throbbing headache, fever, and sometimes a loss of taste and smell.
Vaccination campaign from October 15
In case of symptoms, the recommendations have not changed. It is necessary to favor teleworking, ventilate your home, warn people who are potential contacts and make an appointment with the doctor. Barrier gestures are also strongly recommended.
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The currently available vaccines, recently updated, are designed to offer protection against this new XEC variant. The vaccination campaign against Covid-19 and influenza will begin jointly on October 15.
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