But this week, experts said that's not a green light to let your guard down. In fact, this week COVID hospitalizations surpassed , nationwide, a high not seen since January , before vaccinations were widely available. That means it's especially important to be aware of potential COVID symptoms, so you can take steps to prevent spreading the disease and to seek treatment if necessary.
Their data indicates that the five most reported Omicron symptoms are the same as those associated with Delta—symptoms that may be confused with the common cold, including runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, and sore throat. People who've contracted the Omicron variant have also frequently reported loss of appetite and brain fog, the researchers said. Experts basically agree that if you've been vaccinated, Omicron seems to cause less severe symptoms than previous variants.
People who have been vaccinated but have not had a booster shot tend to experience more coughing, more fever, and more fatigue than those who have been boosted, Dr. One of the most unusual side effects reported since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic has been so-called Covid toes. They turn red and purple and swell, burn, and itch. Your hands can be affected too and the condition can last weeks or months, doctors say.
The symptom is an inflammatory skin condition that, outside of Covid infections, is often seen after someone is exposed to extremely cold conditions. The director of Massachusetts General Hospital Global Health Dermatology and assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School said the majority of people with Covid toes develop them well after infection or without other symptoms.
Rashes , including the sudden onset of itchy hives, have also been reported in Covid patients. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss have been reported in a number of patients across age groups. The symptoms can come on without the more typical and recognized markers of a coronavirus infection, such as fever and cough, the doctor said.
Experts explained that stomach issues can come from the virus infecting cells that line the GI tract, or as a result of your body fighting the infection. If you experience a sudden onset of these symptoms, you're encouraged to check with your doctor.
One omicron side effect doctors are seeing is night sweats , with Covid sufferers reporting waking up to soaked sheets. My pillow looked like a glass of water had been spilled onto it and the sheets were soaked," Jason Borgmann said. Borgmann also noted another unusual symptom in his daughter, who was complaining about lower back pain.
Doctor Smith said symptoms shouldn't be ignored, even if you think you may be suffering from only the common cold. The advice for those who tested positive and experienced symptoms also does not indicate a testing requirement, but rather, the person must remain "fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication" and other symptoms should have improved before they end their isolation, which must last a minimum of five days.
Both symptomatic and asymptomatic people should continue wearing masks around others for an additional five days, the guidance states. According to the CDC, those exposed to COVID who develop symptoms should test immediately and enter isolation protocols until they receive their results and if they positive. Those who do not develop symptoms should get tested at least five days after their exposure and, if negative, can leave their home but should continue masking until the day mark.
Food and Drug Administration to evaluate duration of infectiousness. The CDC's most recent guidance came as many experts expected a testing requirement to be added, but it also comes at a time when testing shortages are being reported nationwide.
Testing demand continues to soar across the country and state and some experts say the omicron variant has "sped up" timing for what many have come to know with COVID. Cassandra Pierre said. Medical experts say that guidance is likely related to determining whether or not someone has an "active" virus.
Those who test positive using an at-home test are asked to follow the latest CDC guidelines and communicate the results to their healthcare provider, who is responsible for reporting test results to the state health department. Health experts say people should assume the test results are accurate and should isolate from others to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
If you had symptoms, the CDC says you can be around others after you isolate five days and stop exhibiting symptoms. However, you should continue to wear masks for the five days following the end of symptoms to minimize the risk to others.
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