Covid-19 is a severe respiratory syndrome and is highly contagious. It is the most serious pandemic since 1918, having a disastrous effect on the world’s population and economy.

WHO has described the five variants of coronavirus since the beginning of this pandemic:

Alpha: The first variant reported in the United Kingdom (UK)
Beta: First reported in South Africa
Gamma: First reported in Brazil
Delta:First reported in India
Omicron: First reported in South Africa
What are the symptoms of Omicron?

According to the health reports, Omicron variant’s symptoms are different from the symptoms of other variants of SARS-CoV-2. Omicron is spreading fast but with less intensity. People affected with omicron generally don’t need hospitalization. Because it is more infectious, we need to be more cautious and look out for the symptoms.

The preliminary symptoms of omicron are generally body ache, fever, headache, fatigue, and weakness in the first few days. Eventually, the person may develop a dry cough along with runny nose and sneezing. In most of the cases, fever gets resolved in 3 days. If that is not the case, then it becomes a sign of severe infection that needs close monitoring.

Usual symptoms:
The usual symptoms for the “Omicron” are fever, cough, and tiredness.

Unusual symptoms:
The unusual symptoms for the “Omicron” are sore throat, headache, aches, pains, diarrhoea, a rash on skin, discolouration of fingers or toes, red or irritated eyes.

Consequential symptoms:
The consequential symptoms for the “Omicron” are difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, loss of speech or mobility, confusion, or chest pain.

Next Step

If someone faces any of the above symptoms, they should immediately book an RTPCR test. Health at homes provides lab tests at home services in Hyderabad. Timely tests and isolation are the keys to stop the spread of this variant. Omicron variant is highly contagious and hence maintaining proper social distancing at public places is suggested by the doctors. Wearing an N95 mask is recommended for symptomatic patients as a normal cloth mask or surgical mask may not be enough. It is in our hands to take precautions to stop the coronavirus from spreading to keep our family, friends, and other people safe around us.

In case you feel you have any omicron symptoms, do not delay the RTPCR test.