What are the symptoms of the new variant?

All of the variants, including omicron BA.5, cause similar COVID-19 symptoms:
  • runny nose.
  • cough.
  • sore throat.
  • fever.
  • headaches.
  • muscle pain.
  • fatigue.
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What are the main symptoms of the new Delta variant?

Typically, vaccinated people are either asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms if they contract the delta variant. Their symptoms are more like those of a common cold, such as cough, fever or headache, with the addition of significant loss of smell.
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What is newest Covid symptoms?

Symptoms of COVID-19
  • Fever or chills.
  • Cough.
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
  • Fatigue.
  • Muscle or body aches.
  • Headache.
  • New loss of taste or smell.
  • Sore throat.
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What does the very beginning of COVID feel like?

Early symptoms reported by some people include fatigue, headache, sore throat and fever. Others experience a loss of smell or taste. COVID-19 can cause symptoms that are mild at first, but then become more intense over five to seven days, with worsening cough and shortness of breath.
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What are the symptoms of Omicron BF 7?

New Variant BF.7- Symptoms

The symptoms of this variant are similar to those of the other subvariants of Omicron. An infected person may show symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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What are the first symptoms of Omicron variant?

All of the variants, including omicron BA.5, cause similar COVID-19 symptoms:
  • runny nose.
  • cough.
  • sore throat.
  • fever.
  • headaches.
  • muscle pain.
  • fatigue.
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How sick do you get with the Delta variant?

Common symptoms of those infected with the COVID-19 delta variant include fever, headache, sore throat, and runny nose.
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What are the new signs of the delta virus?

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Fatigue. Muscle/body aches. Loss of taste or smell.
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Common symptoms of the COVID-19 Delta Variant can sometimes be mistaken for allergies:
  • Sore throat.
  • Runny nose.
  • Fever.
  • Headache.
  • NOTE: cough and loss of taste and smell are not as common with the Delta variant.
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What does COVID headache feel like?

Researchers have discovered that some of the prominent features of a COVID-19 headache include: Having a pulsing, pressing, or stabbing sensation. Occurring bilaterally (across the whole head) Presenting with severe pressure that won't respond to typical pain relievers, like ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
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Is there a difference in symptoms between Delta and Omicron?

Overall, the ZOE COVID Study analysis found "no clear difference in the symptom profile of Delta and Omicron."
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What to do when you have omicron variant?

Because of the genetic changes in the Omicron variant, some treatments will continue to be effective while others may be less useful. Your doctor may suggest antiviral medicines or monoclonal antibody treatments as an outpatient depending on your risk factors for serious disease from COVID-19.
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Which strain of COVID causes sore throat?

Newer variants of COVID-19 (like Omicron) are more likely to cause sore throat than older variants.
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What is the incubation period for the delta variant?

The Delta strain has a shorter incubation period than previous SARS-CoV-2 variants which includes the alpha, beta, and gamma variants. Delta's incubation period is approximately four days, which means if the Delta variant infects, you will start showing symptoms within four days.
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Is diarrhea a symptom of the new Covid strain?

An inflammatory response occurs once COVID attaches to the ACE2 receptors, causing diarrhea and other GI symptoms. Some people, especially children, experience diarrhea as an initial COVID symptom, while for others it's the only symptom.
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How quickly do omicron symptoms appear?

“Most patients are coming in with three or four days of incubation,” Meza said.
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What are the 3 new Covid symptoms?

On June 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three symptoms to its COVID-19 list: Congestion/stuffy nose, nausea and diarrhea. Those three new conditions now join other symptoms identified by the CDC: Fever.
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What is the best treatment for omicron?

For those without any underlying health issues, treating omicron is primarily supportive, similar to previous variants. Both Campbell and Johnson recommended using acetaminophen (Tylenol) when needed for symptoms that include headache, muscle aches or fever.
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What is the best medicine for COVID cough?

Use medications containing guaifenesin, such as Robitussin, Mucinex, and Vicks 44E. keeping you from getting rest. Coughing is useful because it brings up mucus from the lungs and helps prevent bacterial infections. People with asthma and other lung diseases need to cough.
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Are you still contagious after 5 days of COVID?

Infectiousness usually begins to decrease after day 5, but this doesn't mean you can't spread the virus beginning on day 6. This is why it is SO important to wear a mask through day 10. Everyone's immune response is different, and we can spread the virus for different amounts of time.
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How many times can you get COVID?

Can you get Covid-19 twice? Yes, it is possible to get Covid-19 two, three or even more times. Covid reinfections have become more common because of the Omicron variant, and because immunity from previous infection and immunisation has reduced over time.
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Should I take COVID test if I have a sore throat?

You should get a COVID-19 test if: You have new symptoms such as fatigue, headache, body/muscle aches, cough, fever, sore throat, and/or congestion. You have symptoms and are at high risk for severe illness because of other medical conditions, age, or have a compromised immune system.
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What is the best decongestant for COVID?

Take OTC antihistamines
  • Antihistamines dry up mucous membranes of the nose and other areas such as mouth and eyes.
  • Nasal decongestant sprays, such as oxymetazoline (Afrin, Vick's Sinex) and phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), can also be helpful.
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What are the symptoms of the new COVID variant BA 2?

Common Symptoms of BA. 2
  • Fever.
  • Chills.
  • Fatigue.
  • Cough.
  • Body aches.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Sore throat.
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How long is omicron contagious for?

Your infectiousness is highest 1 day before the start of your symptoms and begins to wane about a week later for most people. The Omicron variant has a shorter incubation period, compared to other variants. For the Omicron variant, the incubation period is 1 to 4 days.
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Should you quarantine with omicron?

Isolate: Stay at home away from others for 10 days after symptoms began (or from test date if no symptoms). Stay at home away from others. This means staying in a room or area away from others and using a separate bathroom.
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