Introduction
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases is rising again in many countries. With the virus still circulating, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 so that you can take the necessary steps to protect yourself and those around you. Eating the right foods can also help to boost your immune system and reduce your risk of catching the virus. In this article, we will discuss some of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and provide some tips on what to eat and what to avoid to help keep you healthy.
COVID is Rising Again and Here are Signs You Caught It — Eat This Not That
As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, cases are on the rise again in many countries. With the virus still circulating, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 so that you can take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include fatigue, body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, and nausea or vomiting. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention right away.
In addition to the common symptoms, there are some other signs that you may have caught the virus. These include a sudden loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, and a feeling of being unusually tired. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to get tested for COVID-19.
It is also important to be aware of the foods you are eating and how they may affect your risk of catching the virus. Eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help boost your immune system and reduce your risk of catching the virus. Avoiding processed foods, sugary drinks, and foods high in saturated fat can also help reduce your risk.
By being aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, you can take the necessary steps to protect yourself and those around you. Eating a healthy diet and avoiding processed foods can also help reduce your risk of catching the virus. Remember, if you experience any of the symptoms of COVID-19, it is important to seek medical attention right away.
Two weeks ago, late-night host Stephen Colbert tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, he returned the show after a brief absence, and said that although he was grateful to be fully vaccinated and boosted, the experience was “not fun”—he experienced some uncomfortable symptoms, and he urged everyone to stay up-to-date on their recommended vaccinations. Experts say Colbert’s experience is common: Although the COVID vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death from the virus, it is possible to experience symptomatic illness. As the BA.2 subvariant spreads nationwide, here’s the latest on what symptoms may mean you’ve contracted COVID. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Experts say BA.2 symptoms don’t seem to be that different from Omicron or Delta. “This is the same virus, SARS coronavirus 2, so we’re seeing the same symptoms,” Dr. Michael Angarone, an associate professor of medicine in infectious diseases at Northwestern University, told NBC Chicago.
According to the most recent data gathered by the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, the five most common symptoms of Omicron and BA.2 infection are the same as those associated with the Delta variant: Runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing, and sore throat.
According to anecdotal reports, some people are experiencing more dizziness and fatigue with BA.2 than with previous variants.
The ZOE COVID researchers say that one symptom is much less likely now than earlier in the pandemic: Loss of smell. In research published in The Lancet last month, the scientists found that 52.7% of people infected with Delta lost their sense of smell, while only 16.7% of those with Omicron did.
The CDC says these are the most common symptoms of COVID-19 overall:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
The good news: While BA.2 is more contagious than previous variants, it doesn’t seem to cause more severe effects or complications. Although case numbers have increased, hospitalizations and deaths haven’t skyrocketed like they did at earlier points in the pandemic. “At some point, you just can’t get nervous every time there’s a new variant, because there’s always going to be a new variant,” David Montefiori, a professor at Duke University Medical Center, told NBC Chicago this week. “We’ve been through multiple waves of variants that really mattered a lot, but we might be coming out of that because there’s so much immunity built up in the population.”
Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
Michael Martin