COVID-19: Omicron symptoms 'differ from previous variants' expert explains

Coronavirus latets: OMICRON cases are climbing in the UK and experts have said that symptoms are likely to differ from the three traditional Covid symptoms.

Alongside the worry of being infected with Covid, most people are likely to suffer with a cold during the winter months.

The three symptoms outlined by the NHS include a new persistent cough, a high temperature and a loss of taste and smell.

But experts say symptoms are more like colds and medics have urged the NHS to update the list so that people know when to isolate and to get tested.

Bugs and infections are everywhere and it’s important that you’re able to distinguish between colds and Covid.

Read more:
I’m a virologist and here’s how to tell the difference between a cold and Omicron
https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/17058430/virologist-difference-cold-omicron/

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