The Key Nimbus And Stratus Symptom That's Different To Covid-19

Woman reading with CovidYou might have heard that some newer strains of Covid – namely, the Stratus and Nimbus variants – are on the rise in the UK. Indeed, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) recently reported that XFG and NB.1.8.1 (Stratus and Nimbus) formed most of the Covid cases last month.And because Covid cases are ramping up right now, especially among the very young and the elderly, that means more instances of both new strains. So far as the UKHSA currently knows, these strains are not more dangerous or make you any sicker than “regular” Covid.“The most important thing is for those eligible to get their vaccination when it is due,” they wrote, as this can help to prevent the most extreme versions of Covid taking hold. But how can you tell Nimbus and Stratus variants from “normal” Covid, and what should you do if you spot it?Nimbus and Stratus vs Covid-19 symptoms Dr Zachary Hoy, an infectious disease specialist with Pediatrix Medical Group, previously told HuffPost that the Stratus variant “would have similar symptoms to other COVID variants that have recently been circulating.”These include:a high temperature or shiveringa new, continuous cough – coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hoursa loss or change to your sense of smell or tasteshortness of breathfeeling tired or exhaustedan aching bodya headachea blocked or runny noseloss of appetitediarrhoeafeeling sick or being sick, per the NHS. But Dr Naveed Asif, GP at The London General Practice, also said that the Nimbus variant’s most unique feature is a sore throat – one that can create a “razor blade sensation” while swallowing.This still seems to be the case and has since been said to appear in cases of the Stratus variant, too.And the Stratus variant may also be associated with a higher likelihood of developing a hoarse, raspy voice, a dry cough, exhaustion, and fever, though these can be a part of Covid-19 too.What should I do if I have the Stratus or Nimbus variants?As with any other strain of Covid and/or flu, you should try your hardest to avoid spreading the illness to others. UKHSA says: “If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, and you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work or carry out normal activities, you should avoid contact with vulnerable people and stay at home if possible”. If you can’t do this, take precautions like wearing a well-fitting mask, avoiding crowded places, taking your exercise outdoors, away from others, covering your mouth or nose when you sneeze, washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and avoid touching your face.In terms of keeping yourself well while you have Covid, the NHS advises lots of rest, plenty of water, painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen if needed, sitting upright in a chair to help with breathlessness, and taking a spoonful of honey (don’t feed this to babies under a year old) to relieve sore throats and cough.Call a doctor if your symptoms do not improve or get worse. Call 999 or go to the A&E if your breathlessness comes on suddenly or is so bad that you struggle to say short sentences when resting.Related...This 1 Annoying Illness Might Actually Help Protect You From COVIDHad Stomach Issues Since Covid? You're Not AloneApparently Covid Aged All Our Brains, Even If You Didn't Catch It

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