Omicron – signs, symptoms, WHO guidelines

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Omicron – signs, symptoms, WHO guidelines

Omicron, a new COVID Variant was identified in South Africa on 24 Nov 2021, has been designated as variant of concern by World Health Organization

Omicron COVID Variant Symptoms

Symptoms for the new COVID Variant “Omicron” are given below: -

Most common symptoms

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Tiredness
  • loss of taste or smell

Less common symptoms

  • sore throat
  • headache, aches/ pains
  • diarrhea
  • rash on skin
  • discoloration of fingers or toes
  • red or irritated eyes

Serious symptoms

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • loss of speech or mobility,
  • or confusion
  • or chest pain

After the detection of a new variant of COVID, the WHO has advised the country and every individual to follow the SOPs (Standard Operating Protocols).

The WHO has published the advice on its official website @who.int for countries and individuals.

In an article that was published on 28 November 2021 on who.int, it is mentioned that “It is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible (e.g., more easily spread from person to person) compared to other variants.” It may be more transmissible, studies are ongoing, in order to get transmissible details.

In the same article, WHO has also said “It is not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta”