70% more infectious: symptoms of a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus
'25.12.2020'
Source: Medic Forum
In addition to the main symptoms of coronavirus infection this Christmas, there are eight additional signs to watch out for. This recommendation was made by representatives of the British health service NHS in the context of a new strain of coronavirus. Medic Forum.
Holidays in the UK are overshadowed by the outbreak of the new coronavirus strain VUI - 202012/01, which is considered 70 percent more infectious than its predecessor. According to the available data, there was a significant mutation of the virus, which significantly increased its contagious ability. There is also speculation that the new strain may be more dangerous for children.
This is why symptom detection and isolation are now more important than ever before in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus, the NHS said.
“There is currently no evidence that this new strain causes more severe disease or higher mortality than the previous one. Nevertheless, a timely response to symptoms of infection, testing and referral to doctors are of particular relevance today. We all need to be more vigilant, ”health officials said.
What symptoms do doctors advise to pay attention to? The three "classic" symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, persistent cough, loss of smell or taste, doctors warn. At the same time, it is noted that every fifth person with a positive test does not experience them.
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According to experts, additional attention should be paid to the following manifestations:
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Muscle pain
- Diarrhea
- Confusion of consciousness (delirium)
- Skin rash.
Loss of smell or sense of taste. Specialists single out this symptom separately because it is rated as the best predictor of coronavirus infection. They advise checking yourself every day by smelling something strong, such as coffee, scented candles, or soap.
“If you develop any symptoms that may be caused by the coronavirus, don't risk it - try to isolate yourself and get tested as soon as possible,” the doctors recommended.
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