Highlights
- The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is a rising cause of concern for India as there has been a spike in cases alongside the Delta variant of the virus.
- The Omicron variant is said to spread at a faster pace with minimal contact and is termed as being immune to vaccines as well.
- The Omicron variant new symptom differs from the telltale COVID-19 symptoms that comprise fever, flu, and loss of smell and taste.
The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been a rising concern in India due to the surge in cases along with the Delta variant. This variant spreads faster even with minimal contact and is deemed to be immune to vaccines as well. Although the Omicron variant exhibits mild symptoms, it leaves people vulnerable to infectious diseases. A group of experts at Stanford University discovered an Omicron variant new symptom.
Omicron Variant New Symptom Discovered
In order to diagnose a disease, one needs to watch out for symptoms. The Omicron variant is known to affect the different body parts ranging from the eyes to the heart and the brain. Some experts say it can affect the ears as well. Experts have tested the ears of COVID-19 positive patients to understand how the virus affects the ears. Patients report ear pain and a vague sensation inside the ears. However, this symptom has not been linked to the virus yet.
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If you experience discomfort in the ears like any ringing, whistling, and tingling sensations, it is a signal to go for a COVID-19 test. This condition of earache is also affecting fully vaccinated patients. This is the Omicron variant new symptom.
Some other symptoms of the omicron variant to look out for:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Chills
- Mild to severe fever
- Weakness
- Scratchy throat
- Body ache
- Vomiting
- Night sweats
- Runny nose and
- Congestion.
It is advised to get tested for Covid-19 as soon as any such symptoms appear.
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