When the whole world was hoping to get back to normal amid the lingering stress of the pandemic, COVID strikes us again with new terror. The appearance of a new variant, the Omicron, is proof that the pandemic is not yet over. What started as a new variant located in South Africa has quickly spread across Europe, leaping into new countries with each passing day. India is also seeing the virus spread, with the omicron case rising to 653 on Tuesday.
Omicron is a highly mutated variant with an unusual constellation of mutations and is very different from other variants that have circulated over the past two years. With so many people now vaccinated, the symptoms of the newer variants have become subtle. The threat of the new Omicron variant looms and alarms the ordinary citizen.
Here are 7 omicron symptoms to look out for:
Cough: Cough is believed to be the most common symptom in people who have been fully vaccinated. People who cough have tested positive for the omicron variant in the recent past.
Runny Nose: A stuffy or runny nose is another common symptom and is often mistaken for the flu. A UK study shows if you have cold-like conditions, such as colds, headaches, and fatigue. it is likely to be positive for the Omicron variant of the Covid.
Fatigue: Infection can cause excessive lethargy. If you're having symptoms like a cold, cough, and fatigue, it's time to get tested.
Sore Throat: People often confuse a sore throat with changeable weather, this is the fourth common symptom of the Omicron variant.
Headache: Although a headache can occur for a number of reasons, it is one of the common symptoms of Omicron.
Muscle Pain: Do you suffer from muscle pain? So this may be a sign of COVID-19. 58% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 reported this symptom.
Fever: Another common sign of the new variant is feeling chills and fever.
Is Omicron COVID-19 variant worse than Delta?
The British study says the super mutant virus looks more like a cold than COVID. On the contrary, typical symptoms of Covid include a continuous cough, a high temperature, or a change / loss in the sense of taste and smell.
FAQ
Q : What are some symptoms of the COVID-19 Omicron variant?
Ans : Most common symptoms for the new COVID Variant “Omicron” are cough, runny nose, fatigue, loss of taste or smell.
Q : How long do Covid symptoms last?
Ans : People with a mild case of COVID-19 usually recover within one to two weeks. For severe cases, recovery may take six weeks or more and there may be lasting damage to the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain.
Q : How do they test for the Omicron variant of COVID-19?
Ans : Widely used PCR and antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests continue to detect COVID-19 infection, including Omicron.
Q : What is the COVID-19 variant Omicron?
Ans : Omicron (B.1.1.529) is a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was initially identified in COVID-19 patients in Botswana and South Africa.
Q : Is Covishield effective on the COVID-19 variant Omicron?
Ans : AstraZeneca said its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield was effective against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus after the third dose in one study, with levels of neutralising levels similar to those of the Delta variant after regular two-dose course.
Q : Is Omicron weaker than Delta COVID-19 variant?
Ans : In general, it is too early to tell that omicron has milder or more severe symptoms than delta. Although anecdotal evidence shows that confirmed cases caused by omicron have shown mild symptoms, the majority of those people were younger adults, according to the Health Department of South Africa.
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