ONE Covid symptom could be warning you that you’re infected with the virus BEFORE a positive lateral flow test.
As Plan B restrictions are starting to lift across England, experts are warning the public of the new Covid symptoms that could mean you’ve caught the milder Omicron strain.
Over 20 symptoms have been identified by Brits exposed to the milder variant, which means it can be a little confusing to know when to get a test.
But, experts are suggesting that one symptom, in particular, could warn that you’ve caught the virus before a positive covid test.
Research has suggested that a sore throat is the first symptom felt when you get infected, as experts are warning those to stay home and get tested.
The Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr Allison Arwady, said a sore throat is the most common symptom for predicting a positive Covid test, suggesting you should stay home if you have one.
As reported by NBC Chicago, she said: “Even if it’s a sore throat, no matter what it is. I’ve told my own staff this, it’s what I do myself… if you are sick, even a little bit sick, stay home.
“More true than ever right now because sick, even a little bit sick, until proven otherwise with a test — that’s Covid. That’s how we treat it, that’s how you should treat it.”
The most commonly felt symptoms of Covid are a runny nose, headache, fatigue, altered smell and a low appetite.
An earache has been noted as a regular symptom for people who test positive for the variant – especially by those who have been vaccinated.
Unusual joint pains have also been added to the list of common symptoms, with fewer cases reporting feeling down and a loss of smell.
The Office for National Statistics also revealed the top three symptoms they have seen reported – a cough, fatigue and headache.
These vary from the three main symptoms of coronavirus set out by the NHS, which have not changed since Covid reached our shores in March 2020.
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) states that the most commonly reported symptoms have been a cough, fatigue and headache.
These vary from the three main symptoms of Coronavirus set out by the NHS which have not changed since March 2020.
The NHS also still lists a persistent cough, a loss of taste and smell and a high temperature as the key signs of Covid-19.
