Doctors warn of slightly different symptoms with the delta variant of COVID

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By: K. Querry-Thompson / KFOR, Nexstar Media Wire

Published: Jul 25, 2021 / 3:49pm PDT / Update: Jul 25, 2021 / 3:49pm PDT

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Oklahoma City (KFOR) — As concern grows about the spread of the delta variant around the world, health leaders are warning of the somewhat different symptoms that come with it.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting significant increases across the country in the number of people infected with COVID-19.

As hospitals start to fill up with younger, unvaccinated patients, doctors are emphasizing that there are new symptoms people should watch for as the highly contagious delta variant spreads.

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“The delta variant has slightly different symptoms compared to the original virus. You may not lose your sense of taste and smell. The delta variant can cause problems like coughing, shortness of breath, fever, body aches, congestion, etc.,” Dr. George Monks wrote on Twitter, please get tested if you have one.

(15) The delta variant has slightly different symptoms compared to the original virus. You may not lose your sense of taste and smell. The delta variant can cause problems such as coughing, shortness of breath, fever, body aches, congestion, and more. Please take the test if you have these

– George Monks (@GeorgeMonks11) July 17, 2021

Doctors say that without testing, many patients may not realize they have COVID-19 until their symptoms worsen.

Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Experts stress that the delta variant spreads easily and that it takes less virus to make a person sick. The variant, a version of the coronavirus first identified in India, was first detected in the United States in January. It is now spread in more than 90 countries.

“This delta variant is more lethal than the original,” said Dr. Mary Clark, president of the Oklahoma State Medical Association.

As of July 14, the CDC reports that the current seven-day moving average of new daily COVID-19 cases is 69.3% higher than the previous week’s numbers.

Also, the seven-day average of new hospital admissions for COVID-19 was 35.8% higher than the same time the previous week.

Officials also assert that deaths increased by 26.3% compared to the previous seven-day moving average.

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In order to protect yourself from the latest version, officials stress that you should continue to wash your hands, stay away, wear a mask, and get vaccinated.

The monks said that even if you are fully vaccinated, it is still a good idea to wear a mask when indoors or crowded areas.

“If you are still hesitant or have some questions about the Covid vaccine, please speak to your doctor. The Covid vaccine is very safe and effective in keeping you out of hospital and keeping you alive. Getting Covid is risky,” Monks wrote.

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