Scientists have shared the Omicron symptoms you should look out for as the UK sees a surge in cases amid a new wave of infections.
Omicron subvariants have emerged as data showed a rise in cases and infection levels. Nine common symptoms were previously identified for those who have had the covid vaccine, with another two added as people are urged to know what to look out for.
According to the Mirror, scientists from Norway completed a study as 66 out of 111 had covid and of those who took part in the project, 89% had received their covid vaccine. The eight main symptoms were:
- Persistent cough
- Runny nose
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Fever
- Sneezing
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Nausea was later added to the list but a warning was issued that mild symptoms were to be expected after vaccination, making it harder to distinguish between covid or the common cold. But two early warning signs of Omicron were fatigue and dizziness/fainting.
According to the NHS, symptoms can also include a loss of appetite, feeling sick of being sick, a high temperature and diarrhoea. But again, the NHS states these symptoms are "very similar" to those of other illnesses such as colds and flu.
Although testing is no longer mandatory and free testing from the NHS has ended for most in England, those wishing to still test can buy one online or from pharmacies and retailers.
Those who suspect they have covid are being urged to take a test and follow the guidance to avoid infecting others, including avoid contact and try to stay at home. Earlier this month, it was reported that every part of the Liverpool City Region recorded a rise in positive covid tests.
According to data from Public Health England, in the Liverpool City Region there were 1,060 cases in the week ending June 6, which is 184 more than the previous week.
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