However, the most common COVID-19 symptoms now seem to resemble seasonal allergies. Dr Papadopoulos said to “be vigilant” about the following signs:
Sore throat
High temperature
Runny nose
Blocked nose
Sneezing
Continuous cough (with or without phlegm)
Persistent headache
Muscle aches unrelated to exercise
Fatigue.
Furthermore, patients with coronavirus might also experience nausea and bouts of vomiting in some cases.
Because of the similarity between current Covid symptoms and other health issues, the professor highlighted the importance of testing.
He said: “It’s important to note that these symptoms can overlap with those of seasonal allergies.
“Therefore, if you’re questioning whether it’s just an allergy, getting tested becomes all the more crucial for an accurate diagnosis.”
Dr Papadopoulos explained that tests could also help reveal an infection before the first symptoms strike.
He added: “Additionally, it’s essential to remember that individuals can be infectious and highly contagious even before showing any symptoms.
“In fact, this asymptomatic but infectious period is often when most transmissions occur.”
The professor’s advice comes as two new variants, known as Eris and Pirola, are spreading through the country.
According to the government data from September 24, Eris, or EG.5.1, currently holds dominance in the UK. On the other hand, Pirola, or BA.2.86, has caused only 54 cases in the UK so far, data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports.
Both of these Omicron spin-offs have a higher number of mutations in their spike proteins.
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk
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