A symptom of Omicron BA.5 that you will notice in the morning immediately after waking up. It leaves no illusions

The newest variants of Omikron, i.e. BA.4 and BA.5, mean that the number of patients with coronavirus is rapidly increasing all over the world. Specialists are already sounding the alarm. They also indicate new symptoms that may accompany these sub-variants. One of them appears primarily in the morning.

1. The BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants are increasing the number of coronavirus patients worldwide
2. Although BA.5 is much more contagious, it does not make the disease more severe and does not increase the number of deaths
3. The new subvariant causes illusory symptoms similar to those that appear in us during a cold
4. However, there are also new symptoms, such as severe fatigue that occurs in the morning
5. If you suspect you have coronavirus, get tested or just stay home and wait for symptoms to pass
6. You can find more up-to-date information on the TvoiLokony home page

New Omicron sub-variants were discovered earlier this year. The specialists had some time to look at them. Among other things, they managed to notice that the BA.5 variant in particular is much more contagious than its predecessors. That is why some specialists consider it “the worst variant we have seen”. Unfortunately, there are indications that it may also be resistant to existing COVID-19 vaccines. What’s more, people who have already had the coronavirus may become infected again.

There is also good information. Experts indicate that the BA.5 subvariant does not cause a more severe course of the disease. It also does not increase the number of deaths. This is mainly because it does not attack the lungs like the previous variants. Rather, it focuses on the upper respiratory tract.

Coronavirus symptoms. The Omicron BA.5 gives new symptoms

Most of the symptoms caused by the BA.5 sub-variant are well known to us. Some of them are:

1. runny nose,
2. Headache,
3. cough,
4. fever,
5. muscle aches,
6. sore throat.

As you can see, the symptoms of the new mutation are very similar to those of a common cold. That is why we often underestimate them. We do not allow ourselves to think that we may be infected with the coronavirus. However, there is another new symptom that leaves no room for doubt. It is mentioned by Professor Tim Spector, the co-founder of ZOE Scientific and the chief scientist of the ZOE Health Study. The specialist says that the symptom that indicates we are infected with the BA.5 variant is extreme tiredness. We can feel them even in the morning, after a good night’s sleep.

This is not the only new symptom of the BA.5 sub-variant. Specialists noticed that many patients report illusions similar to those that occur during meningitis. It is about stiff or aching neck, numbness, tingling and sensitivity to light.

Infected with the new variant may also complain of ringing in the ears. Another unusual ailment is intense night sweats. However, most often the BA.5 subvariant starts with a severe sore throat.

If you are unable to get tested, just stay home, isolate yourself, and wait for your symptoms to pass. If you notice that you are getting worse or you develop shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, see your doctor immediately.