Symptoms of the New Coronavirus Variant

Dr. Unben Pillay from South Africa has reported on the symptoms observed in patients infected with the "Omicron" variant of the coronavirus, according to Bloomberg and as reported by Armenpress.

According to the source, the doctor stated that the illness presently manifests in a very mild form, but it is still too early to make any definitive claims. "We have seen patients with flu-like symptoms, dry cough, fever, night sweats, and body aches," Pillay said.

Earlier, the health ministry of the Republic of South Africa identified severe fatigue as the primary symptom. Moreover, none of the infected individuals have reported a loss of taste or smell, as reported by RIA Novosti.