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The TA.1 mutant strain of the new coronavirus often spreads as a cold or flu, with symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue and nasal congestion. Doctors remind you to screen and identify as early as possible.
The new corona virus variant TA.1 is spreading. Experts have warned that severe irritation and sore throat are one of the main symptoms to look out for, but many people often mistake the new coronavirus symptoms in winter for the common cold.
More than 800 people died from COVID-19 infections in the UK in the latest week, a 24.6% increase from the previous week, according to the British Daily Mirror. TA.1 was first discovered in June and was called the “American coronavirus” by the outside world. Doctors say it can be mistaken for a cold or even a cold.influenza Tonsillitis, gastroenteritis or winter fatigue. This is because of the throat irritation that is both a major symptom of these conditions and a feature of this new variant. One doctor said it was almost impossible to tell which virus was responsible.
Donald Grant, family physician and senior clinical advisor at The Independent Pharmacy, said: “Covid-19 hasn’t gone away, it has become harder to detect. Most people now have some immunity from vaccines or previous infections, so symptoms tend to be mild and look like normal winter illnesses. Colds, flu and COVID-19 are spreading at the same time, and guessing is not a good approach.”
In the same week, the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized increased by 33.5%, reaching 1,168. It is said that in some cases, apart from cold-like symptoms, fatigue, pain or fever may also occur initially.
Grant further listed the main symptoms. He said: “Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and scratchy throat are typical symptoms of a cold. These symptoms are now very common even with the new coronavirus, which is why many cases have not been detected. If your ‘cold’ is accompanied by unusual fatigue, pain or fever, you need to get tested. Be sure to get it done before going to work or visiting elderly relatives and friends.”
He said: “Both flu and COVID-19 will cause fever, chills, body aches, headache and dry cough. Influenza comes on suddenly, often within a few hours, while COVID-19 can gradually worsen over a day or two. However, there is a lot of overlap between the two, making it impossible to reliably differentiate them based on symptoms alone. Pharmacies sell composite rapid tests. “which detect both viruses at the same time. If you belong to a high-risk group, it is important to know which virus you are infected with, as some treatments are more effective the sooner they are started.”
Wales Online reports that fatigue can also be a symptom of COVID-19. Grant said the most recent variant of the coronavirus has been widely reported to cause severe, burning sore throats that “feel like you’re swallowing a razor blade when you swallow.” Many people think it is tonsillitis or strep throat. He said that streptococcal infection is often accompanied by white spots on the tonsils and swollen lymph nodes, but not a cough; Sore throat caused by the new coronavirus is often accompanied by cough, nasal congestion, or fatigue. If you have a high fever, are unable to swallow liquids, or if the pain continues to get worse, you should consult your pharmacist or family doctor.
He said: “Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting are also recognized symptoms of COVID-19. In winter, most people will blame norovirus or an upset stomach. If gastrointestinal discomfort is accompanied by headache, fatigue or sore throat, you should consider whether it is COVID-19. Whatever the cause, continue to drink small amounts of fluids and wash your hands with soap and water, as alcohol-based hand wash Norovirus can’t die.”
Grant also said, “Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. When it gets dark early in the winter and schedules are busy before Christmas, many people will mistake fatigue for overexertion. If fatigue appears suddenly, is heavier than usual, or is accompanied by pain and sore throat, rest and get checked. Stress can delay recovery. If fatigue persists for more than a few weeks after infection If it persists, you should seek medical attention.”
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Doctors said the most notable thing about TA.1 is the sharp burning pain in the throat, which many describe as like swallowing a razor blade. It is often confused with tonsillitis or streptococcal infection. Therefore, if it is associated with cough, nasal congestion or fatigue, you should be more alert and get checked.
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Because it often causes nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, fatigue, and pain, it has high overlap with symptoms of colds, flu, and even gastroenteritis. Additionally, many people have immunity to the disease, so symptoms become milder, making it more difficult to make decisions when feeling alone.
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If the so-called cold is accompanied by unusual fatigue, pain, fever, sore throat or gastrointestinal discomfort, you should get checked as soon as possible; If you have a high fever, inability to swallow liquids, pain getting worse, or fatigue lasting more than a few weeks, you should consult a pharmacist or family doctor.
