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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

Omicron symptoms less severe than Delta variant – study

PA Wire

People who have Omicron are more likely to have a sore throat and less likely to lose their smell compared to Delta, a new study has found.

The research indicates people are also less likely to be admitted to hospital with the current dominant variant and that symptoms do not last as long in those who have been vaccinated than with Delta (6.87 days versus 8.89 days).

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