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1. • • Doctors say yes. "The purpose of a rapid test is not to tell you you're not infected," said Barrett. "The purpose of a rapid test at this point is to tell you, if you do have a positive, that it's highly likely that you have Omicron, or COVID."
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     Is it COVID or a cold? How to know as Omicron cases rise - CBC.ca

2. www.cbc.ca › radio › whitecoatThink you may have Omicron? Here are things you can do

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   Jan 7, 2022 · Here's what to do if you think you have Omicron and when you might need to go to the hospital. The Omicron coronavirus variant is very transmissible, making it likely you or someone you know...

3. www.healthline.com › health-news › covid-19-symptomsCOVID-19 Symptoms May Show Up in This Order - Healthline

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Q&A: Should You Worry About the New COVID-19 Variants? Experts Weigh In. Two infectious disease experts say new COVID-19 Omicron variants aren't a surprise and we should expect more new...

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5. www.webmd.com › covid › covid-omicron-variantOmicron Variant: Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

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   Aug 17, 2023 · If you have Omicron or any variant of COVID-19, you will likely have symptoms for a couple of weeks. You're contagious from 1-2 days before your symptoms start until 2-3 days after...

6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › omicronOmicron infection: What are the symptoms? - Medical News Today

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   Jan 10, 2022 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the possible symptoms of a SARS-CoV-2 infection without specifying a variant. These are: fever or chills; cough

7. www.npr.org › sections › health-shotsOmicron symptoms: Here's what to expect — and what we know ...

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   Jan 6, 2022 · As with previous variants, the vast majority of people infected with omicron have a mix of symptoms that resolve relatively quickly and don't require hospital care.

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8. www.nbcnews.com › health › health-newsOmicron subvariant symptoms: How quickly do omicron symptoms ...

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   Dec 21, 2022 · The time it takes for an infected person to develop symptoms after an exposure is shorter for the omicron variant than for previous variants — from a full week down to as little as three days...

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   Can Omicron cause a cold?

   • Early studies found that cold-like symptoms were common in those with Omicron. They reported that the top five symptoms related to the variant were: But other common COVID-19 symptoms, such as cough, fever, and loss of smell or taste, are still important signs to watch out for in case of any COVID-19 variant.

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   Do Omicron symptoms come in a different order?

   • Omicron symptoms day by day A 2020 study from the University of Southern California found that COVID-19 symptoms tend to come in this order: If your symptoms follow this pattern, you may want to take a COVID-19 test, seek care, and begin to self-isolate.

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   Why does Omicron cause mild symptoms?

   • That may be because, unlike other variants, Omicron preferentially infects the upper respiratory tract. This may also be why it seems to cause milder symptoms, according to WHO Incident Manager Abdi Mahamud. “We are seeing more and more studies pointing out that Omicron is infecting the upper part of the body.

   How do you know you are infected with Omicron? - Medical News Today

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   Do Omicron variants cause more upper respiratory symptoms?

   • Unlike earlier variants like delta that affected the lungs, omicron and its subvariants tend to cause more upper respiratory symptoms, said Dr. Armando Meza, chief of infectious disease at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. Those symptoms can include congestion, sore throat and changes in taste and smell.

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   How long is Omicron contagious?

   • This variant has an incubation period of just over 3 days. If you have Omicron or any variant of COVID-19, you will likely have symptoms for a couple of weeks. You're contagious from 1-2 days before your symptoms start until 2-3 days after they're gone.

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   Does Omicron cause a sore throat?

   • “The variety of symptoms seen with Omicron is the same as with other SARS-CoV-2 variants,” he said. “It seems quite notable that people affected by the same variant may experience quite different symptoms. Some get nasal stuffiness, others headache, sometimes body aches, and others get a sore throat.”

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10. www.verywellhealth.com › omicron-variant-symptomsOmicron Variant Symptoms: What You Should Know - Verywell Health

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    Dec 21, 2021 · Anecdotal reports indicate that the Omicron variant may cause milder symptoms or less severe disease, but experts say nothing is certain yet. The emergence of the Omicron variant does not change COVID-19 safety precautions.