New Delhi: You may be able to hear the first symptom of new variant of Covid-19 before you feel ill. If your voice sounds croaky, and you haven’t been shouting and singing, then there might be chances that you need to isolate yourself and get tested for the new variant.
Going by reports from cases in the UK, South Africa and US, these are the most common early warning signs of Omicron:
•Runny nose/congestion
•Headache
•Fatigue
•Sneezing
•Night sweats
•Body aches
You might even notice that you sound a little huskier and deeper than usual. This could be because you are experiencing a scratchy throat – one of the first symptoms of Omicron, according to experts.
A string of hugely positive studies show Omicron IS milder than other strains, with the first official UK report revealing the risk of hospitalisation is 50 to 70 per cent lower than with Delta.
A booster shot is the best protection against Omicron, with early data suggesting it pushes efficacy back up to 75 per cent.
