The BA.5 subvariant now accounts for 54% of cases in the US. BA.4 corresponds to 17%. Thirty states — including Alabama — reported more cases last week than the week before, according to a USA Today analysis. Hospitalizations are also increasing, although well behind the rates seen in the early days of the pandemic. The number of cases is likely an undercount due to the prevalence of home testing. Micron symptoms For most, the symptoms of Omicron mirror those of the common cold. NBC News reported that the symptoms of the latest subvariants – BA.5 and BA.4 – are more similar to the previous version of the omicron variant, except for an increase in reports of new loss of taste or smell. Typical symptoms of subvariable micron are:
Sore throat A hoarse voice Cough Fatigue Nasal congestion Catarrh Headache Muscle pains
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the time it takes for an infected person to develop symptoms after exposure is shorter for omicron than previous versions, often just three days or less. Experts said symptoms and their duration are shorter for those who are fully vaccinated and boosted. Anyone who has been in contact with a person infected with COVID is advised to be tested 72 hours after exposure.
