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Vassilios Vassiliou (UEA) & Ranu Baral (UEA) & Vasiliki Tsampasian (UEA)

Four strange Covid symptoms you might not have heard about

Well over two years into the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of COVID cases continue to be recorded around the world every day.

With the rise of new variants, the symptoms of COVID have also evolved. Initially, the NHS regarded a fever, cough, and loss or change in sense of smell or taste as the main symptoms which could indicate COVID infection. Now, recently updated NHS guidance suggests also looking out for symptoms including a sore throat, blocked or runny nose, and a headache.

But what about some of the more obscure signs and symptoms? From skin lesions to hearing loss, emerging data is increasingly showing us that COVID symptoms can go beyond what you might expect from a regular cold or a flu.

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