COVID-19 Omicron variant symptoms
Scientists worldwide are racing to establish how contagious and deadly Omicron is and if current treatments and vaccines are effective against it. The omicron variant of the coronavirus appears to cause less damage to the lungs suggesting that the variant is different than previous COVID-19 strains.
COVID-19 infections have once again started to surge world over and in India following the emergence of the Omicron variant.
. A series of new studies that used mice and hamsters found that the omicron variant limited its infectiousness to the upper airways according to WebMD. The possibility of Omicron triggering a fresh wave cant be denied. The new Covid-19 variant Omicron has continued its global spread since the World Health Organization announced it was a variant of concern on November 24 after it was detected in southern Africa.
That includes the nose throat and windpipe. Therefore its important to be alert follow safety protocols and self-isolate in case of any symptoms. Earlier this month the CDC said the most commonly reported symptoms of the omicron variant of COVID-19 are a cough fatigue congestion and runny nose.