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'Stealth Omicron' Covid symptoms that could confirm infection before testing positive
09.02.2022 - 18:29 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A new sub-variant of Omicron Covid is now spreading throughout the nation.
The sub-variant known as BA.2 - or ' Stealth' Omicron - was first identified in December 2021 and has since been identified in countries worldwide.
Experts are continuing to study the new version of Omicron with a World Health Organisation (WHO) report confirming that B.A.2 is different from earlier mutations due to its cellular spike protein structure, reports The Mirror.
It means that the infection presents differently, including two symptoms that may appear even before you know you have the infection.
The number of people confirmed to have come down with the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant in Scotland now stands a 103.
First MinisterNicola Sturgeon confirmed the numbers during her announcement in parliament on Tuesday.
It marks an increase of 77 since last week.
Here is everything we know about the symptoms of the new sub-variant so far...
One of the common symptoms of Stealth Omicron - much like the original variant - is vertigo or dizziness.
The NHS explained: "These may come and go throughout the day. If they are constant or very intense, you should inform your healthcare professional as they may want to do some further investigations."
Another common symptom which appears quite early if you're infected by the virus is fatigue. Dr Angelique Coetzee, the South African doctor who first alerted authorities to Omicron back in November 2021 , has said that fatigue alongside muscle pains can be among the early signs of the variant.
Stealth Omicron symptoms have been described as almost identical to those of the original Omicron variant. The symptoms of Omicron according to the ZOE Covid study are :
Dry/scratchy throat
Runny nose
Sneezing
Mild muscle aches
Fatigu
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