Most Common Symptoms of COVID Variants

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Most Common Symptoms of COVID Variants

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When it comes to COVID-19, nothing has been easy, and all the variants are no exception. Keeping up with the ever-changing names, symptoms, and effects can be quite confusing. In this post, we’ll spell out exactly which symptoms go with which variants, so you’ll know what to be on the lookout for when a variant spreads through your community.

Variant Name Reported Symptoms
Original COVID-19 strain
  • Fever or chills
  • Dry coughs
  • Shortness of breath associated with respiratory illness
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle pain or body ache
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea or vomiting
Alpha variant
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea
Delta variant
  • Respiratory issues
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea/GI problems
Omicron BA.1 variant
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Congestion
  • Cough
  • Lower back pain 
  • Fatigue
Omicron BA.4 variant
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle pains
Omicron BA.5 variant*
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle pains

*most recent variant

Analyzing the Symptoms

As we review the progression of COVID-19 symptoms as new variants have emerged, some trends become apparent. First, the more recent variants are less severe overall and have required fewer patient hospitalizations. This is likely due to the fact that most people at this point have acquired some immunity by either being vaccinated or contracting COVID-19 (or one of its variants). This has led to fewer infections overall, and less severe symptoms when the infection does occur.

Protecting Yourself From COVID-19

No matter which variant is currently spreading, you can take measures to protect yourself and your family from infection. Frequent handwashing, wearing a mask when around other people, and getting vaccinated are the best ways to prevent a COVID-19 infection. For more information, check out the CDC’s page on COVID-19 prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html.

COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Vaccines in Tampa Bay

Here at TLC Medical Care in Tampa Bay, we have all the resources and tools necessary to identify a COVID-19 infection, treat the symptoms, and provide long-term care. We even offer same-day, walk-in vaccinations! Call us at (813) 874-1852 or schedule an appointment online today!