KONTAN.CO.ID – Jakarta. Omicron is a new variant of Covid-19. This variant has various symptoms and needs to be watched out for.
Reporting from the official website of the Ministry of Health, Omicron symptoms are different from the Delta variant and its severity.
Some people feel that the symptoms of Omicron are not much different from the common cold. However, there are also those who feel the opposite, therefore it is important to know what the symptoms are if you are infected with the Omicron variant.
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Earlier on November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 of concern, which became known as Omicron Trusted Source.
The Omicron variant has caused concern among health authorities because it appears to be highly contagious and more likely to re-infect.
There is also some concern that Omicron could bypass the protection provided by the COVID-19 vaccine.
To that end, countries around the world have taken various measures and precautions to reduce the spread of Omicron among their populations.
However, in a world that was constantly moving, it was impossible to stop its spread at all. Some of the reasons for optimism may be that various reports suggest that infection with this variant tends to cause milder symptoms compared to earlier SARS-CoV-2 variants, such as Delta.
But how can someone tell if they have an Omicron infection? Are the symptoms the same as the symptoms of the previous variant infection?
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What symptoms does Omicron cause?
Launching from Medical News Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists possible symptoms of an Omicron infection, including:
1. Fever or chills
2. Cough
3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
4. Fatigue
5. Muscle or body pain
6. Headache
7. Loss of new taste or smell
8. Sore throat
9. Stuffy nose or runny nose
10. Nausea or vomiting
11. Diarrhea
However, the CDC notes this list is not exhaustive, and people may experience different symptoms or combinations of symptoms. In addition, anecdotal reports on social media and other platforms claim that a more specific combination of symptoms characterizes an Omicron infection.
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