Some of the signs of the omicron strain, which are similar to the typical manifestations of the common cold, are headache, runny nose and sore throat. This, as reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Daily Express, said one of the developers of the British application for tracking symptoms of coronavirus infection ZOE Covid Study, Dr. Claire Steves.
“The fact that, with 75 percent of new COVID-19 cases, the symptoms are similar to those of the common cold, and the classic symptoms are much less common, means that the authorities’ recommendations need to be urgently updated. <…> We would like to see symptoms such as sore throat, headache and runny nose added to the list as soon as possible, ”she said.
The first case of infection with the new strain was reported in Botswana, followed by several more were detected in South Africa.
Earlier, the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova said that, according to information as of December 30, 103 cases of infection with the omicron strain of coronavirus were registered in Russia. She also said that omicron affects a large number of people at once and severe course only in those who are not vaccinated and who have concomitant diseases, those with severe diabetes and severe oncology.
Source: Rosbalt
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