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Omikron is already the dominant variant in Poland. According to the data published on January 31 by the Ministry of Health, it is already 59,7 percent. all infections. What may indicate a past infection with Omikron? We explain.
- The Omikron variant is highly contagious, and some experts believe that most Poles will fall ill with it
- Infection with this variant may be sparse or asymptomatic
- However, there are a few specific situations when it can be assumed that you have passed the COVID-19 caused by the Omikron variant
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage
How do you know if you have passed the Omicron? 100 percent gives only sample sequencing
To determine which coronavirus variant was responsible for an individual’s infection, it is necessary to sequence the samples. However, this is not done with every positive COVID-19 test. Therefore, usually the infected person does not know if the disease was caused by Delta, Omikron or another variant.
The vast majority of positive coronavirus tests in Poland are not analyzed for variants. Sequencing is only performed for about 1 in 100 samples. Omicron may also “elude” the statistics when it caused only mild symptoms in the infected or when the infection was asymptomatic. At that time, such a person, unless for some reason has not taken the test, does not know that they have had the coronavirus at all.
- See also: How many cases of Omikron in Poland? The Ministry of Health released the latest data
However, there are several situations where it may be assumed that an infection with the Omikron variant is behind it. Although, of course, there is no question of 100 percent. certainty.
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Cold? It could be Omikron
Symptoms of a mild cold may indicate a history of infection with the Omikron variant. The data collected under the ZOE COVID Study program shows that the most common symptoms of the disease caused by this new variant are runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, headache and fatigue. So these are symptoms that we usually underestimate when we think it’s just a mild flu.
If you have had a cold for several days in the past few weeks but have not been tested for coronavirus, it is likely that you have had an Omicron infection.
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Stomach discomfort is a symptom of Omikron
Digestive problems are also among the symptoms that may indicate a past infection with the Omikron variant. If you haven’t changed your diet in the last few weeks or eaten products that were of questionable quality, but still suffer from nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, you may have contracted the coronavirus.
The Omikron variant, like the Delta variant, can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
Rash or conjunctivitis – it could be Omikron
The list of non-obvious symptoms indicating infection with the Omikron variant also includes skin ailments. You may have been through COVID-19 and you may not have known it if you developed a rash in recent weeks. Another skin symptom associated with the coronavirus is redness around the eyes or conjunctivitis.
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Omicron and hair loss
Having a coronavirus infection, even if it was mild or asymptomatic, may have a negative impact on the condition of your hair. Therefore, an infection with Omicron may also be indicated by the fact that suddenly, for no apparent reason, your hair begins to fall out. This symptom can affect both women and men.
At this point, it should be noted that hair loss is a natural phenomenon that occurs every day. We talk about excessive hair loss when we lose more than 100 hairs per day.
Your loved ones had COVID-19? You could get sick too
The fact that you have unknowingly been infected with the Omikron variant may also be confirmed by the fact that there were people suffering from coronavirus in your environment. This variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious, so if any of your family or coworkers had it, there is a high probability that you too have been exposed to the virus. Your illness may have been asymptomatic.
Do you want to test your immunity to COVID-19 after vaccination? Have you been infected and want to check your antibody levels? See the COVID-19 immunity test package, which you will perform at Diagnostics network points.
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