Specialists from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that gray lips, skin and nails in a person may indicate infection with the omicron coronavirus strain, The Mirror reports.
The three main symptoms of infection with the “classic” coronavirus are believed to be high fever, persistent cough, and loss or change in sense of taste or smell, Gazeta.ru reports.
At the same time, points out The Mirror, the signs of “omicron” are more like a cold, and these symptoms are often described by patients and doctors as “mild.” However, if the color of the skin, lips and nails changes, it is necessary to see a doctor immediately, called the CDC. Scientists noted that these symptoms could indicate low oxygen levels in the blood.
Other dangerous symptoms include shortness of breath, persistent chest pain or pressure, confusion, and an inability to wake or stay awake.
Recall that a new strain of coronavirus B.1.1.529, which contains 32 mutations in the S-protein, was first identified in South Africa and Botswana in early November 2021. The infected were found in Hong Kong, Belgium, Israel. At an emergency meeting on November 26, the World Health Organization recognized B.1.1.529 as “of concern” and named it “omicron” after the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet. Omicron has a large number of mutations, it also spreads faster than the delta type. A new strain of coronavirus with increased mobility has already been found in more than 110 countries, including Russia.
Source: Rosbalt
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