The symptoms of the delta variant are similar to the common cold

British scientists have warned that the symptoms of the delta variant are similar to a seasonal cold. It’s dangerous because young people underestimate the threat.

The delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (formerly the Indian variant) was first identified in India in October 2020. It has been wreaking havoc in the US and UK for some time. It is estimated that it is already responsible for 90 per cent in Great Britain. infections. Its outbreaks are also found in Poland. What are the symptoms?

The NHS (the equivalent of Poland’s National Health Trust) cites cough, fever and loss of smell and taste as the main symptoms of COVID-19. However, according to prof. Tim Spector of King’s College London, director of the Zoe Covid Symptom study, these symptoms are now rare. His team drew these conclusions based on an analysis of symptoms reported on a private app by thousands of people infected with the coronavirus.

Symptoms of a delta variable are:

• Headache
• Sore throat
• Qatar

“People may have the impression that they have a seasonal cold, so they will continue to go out to parties and thus can pass the virus on to six other people” – warns the professor. Spector. “Maybe it is simply an unpleasant cold, but stay at home and take a test” – he pleaded with the young people.

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