Jakarta –
Indonesia is again hit by the shadow of the COVID-19 case. As the Corona virus continues to mutate, the symptoms of COVID-19 are in the spotlight. Furthermore, the new Corona variants are known to trigger symptoms similar to the common cold.
This new variant of COVID-19 has mild and varied symptoms, so it is often said to be similar to the symptoms of the common cold. Head of the Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI), Dr. Prasenohadi, PhD, SpP(K), KIC said that to see the difference, a PCR or antigen test is needed.
Below are some positive symptoms of the new COVID-19 variant that you need to know about.
1. Headache
Some COVID-19 patients often complain of headaches. The headaches that often occur are dizziness and throbbing.
“So if you have any complaints, even if you have a headache, you must have PCR whether you like it or not,” said Dr. Praseno, quoted by YouTube BNBP, on Friday (2/12/2022).
2. Dry cough
In addition to headaches, a symptom often experienced by COVID-19 patients is a dry cough.
Even if these symptoms aren’t classified as serious and come and go, Dr. Praseno said, it could be a positive symptom of COVID-19, so you need to be vigilant.
3. Muscle pain
Muscle and joint pains are one of the characteristic symptoms of the new variant of COVID-19. The body feels sore and feels weak and helpless.
“Fever accompanied by muscle pain. Muscle pain is one of the symptoms of COVID-19,” said Dr. Praseno.
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