Omicron ’s cold-like symptoms mean UK guidance ‘needs urgent update’

Lead scientist on Zoe Covid study calls official advice ‘misinformation’ in light of data about new variantCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe most widespread symptoms of the Omicron variant now match those of common colds, with calls for the government to update its public health messaging to include a wider number of likely Covid symptoms.The most common symptoms reported among users of theZoe Covid app have been a running nose, headaches, fatigue, sneezing and sore throats, according to the study ’s most recent analysis of confirmed cases in London.Continue reading...
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