The XEC variant of the coronavirus is being discussed not only because of the usual cold symptoms, but also due to one very specific symptom—extreme fatigue. This aspect seems to have become a key marker of the variant, distinguishing it from other strains. However, it’s worth considering whether this fatigue points to something more than just a physical condition.
In fact, fatigue may serve as a mirror of our modern society. Imagine that the virus is not only attacking the body but also affecting our overall emotional and mental state. People who are constantly under stress, facing excessive demands from themselves and society, might be especially vulnerable to viruses that not only cause physical illness but also exhaustion. The symptom of fatigue could be interpreted as a warning signal of the chronic overfatigue of humanity, worn out by the constant overload of information, technology, and social obligations.
Perhaps the XEC variant, more than any other, has become a mirror reflecting our struggle with the pressures of modern life.
Source: Berliner Morgenpost
