So far, Omicron has proven to be a strain that causes milder and more tolerable symptoms.
It affects the upper respiratory system, which means that the lungs of most people infected with omicron are spared. However, it brings with it symptoms that are now difficult to distinguish from a common cold, so people often don't get tested.
If you've been sick lately and haven't been tested, these signs could indicate that you've had Omicron.
Key symptoms
Until now, fever, cough and loss of chukamiris were sure signs of infection with the coronavirus. That changed with omicron.
Now the most common symptoms are sore throat or burning throat, runny nose, headache, fatigue and body aches.
Professor Tim Spektor, the head of the study that monitors the symptoms of covid, says that everyone who has these symptoms should get tested for covid.
Everyone in the family got sick one after the other
Respiratory viruses in general are very contagious, however, covid-19 is currently the most dominant in the world. Also, Omicron has been shown to be transmitted much more easily than the previous variants and it is difficult for someone not to get infected while in contact with an infected person, reports N1.
If you were sick and you noticed that all your family members got sick one after the other, it was probably Omicron.
Digestive problems
According to the latest reports, those infected with omicron also report having digestive problems. Vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite are also associated with omicron.
Loss of hair in large quantities
Alopecia or hair loss is a common symptom for many who have had covid. Experts attribute this to emotional stress, medication or the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines as the body's response to the virus.
If you've suddenly noticed that your hair is falling out more than usual and you haven't gotten tested, you may have omicron.
Eye infection or rash
As the Jerusalem Post writes, an eye infection or a strange rash on your toes can be a sign that you've had omicrons.
Even though they are mild, if you experience symptoms, stay home, isolate yourself and monitor your symptoms. Wear masks and keep your distance, especially from the most vulnerable, writes Times of India, reports N1 Zagreb.
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