Twitch Streamer xQc Takes Break from Streaming After Getting Sick

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Twitch streamer xQc has confirmed that he's taking a break due to being sick. The top streamer for Twitch recently attended TwitchCon and was involved with a significant number of events. After the convention finished, xQc was back to aggressively streaming as normal, until a sudden and surprising absence on October 13. Fans were curious about xQc missing a scheduled stream and naturally worried. A message has now been shared by xQc confirming that he's taking a short break while he's ill.

TwitchCon is not immune to the possibility of spreading «con plague.» Grouping together thousands of people is always going to lead to the spread of contagions, whether it be colds, the flu, or otherwise. This year was worse yet, however, as it's the first in-person Twitch convention to be held during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. TwitchCon 2022 did require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 to attend, as well as face masks. Only so much can be done, however, especially with so many off-site meetups being held.

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In a short video shared on Twitter that xQc dubs his «COVID Diary Day One,» the Twitch streamer confirms that he's fallen ill and is taking a break from streaming. He first shows a COVID-19 test that he's taken that has two lines on it denoting a positive test, followed by a second positive test. Suffice it to say, xQc is taking a much-needed rest while he recuperates.

Regarding how ill xQc feels, he explains that he's getting «absolutely obliterated.» While he doesn't have any breathing issues, which is one of COVID-19's most worrisome symptoms, he says that he has a headache and muscle pain all over. xQc also admits that while he's vaccinated, he's only