Article 5TBFH Omicron’s cold-like symptoms mean UK guidance ‘needs urgent update’

Omicron’s cold-like symptoms mean UK guidance ‘needs urgent update’

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Richard Adams
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Lead scientist on Zoe Covid study says misinformation' in official messaging must be addressed to save lives

The most widespread symptoms of the Omicron variant now match those of common colds, with calls for the government to update its public health messaging to include a wider number of likely Covid symptoms.

The most common symptoms reported among users of the Zoe Covid app have been a running nose, headaches, fatigue, sneezing and sore throats, according to the study's most recent analysis of confirmed cases in London.

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