this The World Health Organization (WHO) updated treatment guidelines for covid-19 in November. Variants of the virus tend to cause less severe illness than the virus that caused the 2020 pandemic. Additionally, immunity levels are higher due to continuous vaccination campaigns. However, the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to spread and infect Spain. that’s why, The latest report on the surveillance system released by the Carlos III Health Institute on December 7 The number of cases of acute respiratory infection noted an “upward surge” in virus-positive cases.
Compared to previous weeks, ministry of healthwrite the next increased infection. The positivity rate for the week of November 20-26 was 8.9%, and the following week, data collected through December 3, Positive cases rose to 15.2%. In fact, in Aragon, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus is increasing the pressure on health centers and emergencies.
Main covid-19 variants
ministry of health Controlling two variants of SARS-CoV-2: this Similar to XBB.1.5 + F456L 42.59% of positive cases and BA.2.86 This is present in 44.44% confirmed. The first is a subvariant of Omicron with a mutation in the F456L spike, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The second type (BA.2.86) is part of an endless lineage that transcends the immune system and is the most common of infections today. The latter was confirmed in September 2023.
Currently, the most common symptoms of covid-19
this American Medical Association (AMA) Updated on the most common symptoms of the coronavirus, which has been with us for more than three years.The most common lineages originate from omicron and why ‘All variants have similar symptoms’ that comes from A typical cold case, with or without fever, cough, congestion, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. These are the most common:
- fatigue
- Muscle pain
- Itchy throat
- Headache
- fever
- Chilled all over
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
How many days do symptoms of covid-19 last?
Other symptoms commonly seen in previous Alpha or Beta releases are rarely found in these lineages, such as Loss of taste or smell, Although it can still happen.Most of the Symptoms last 5 to 7 daysAccording to the American Medical Association.
How do you know if you have COVID-19?
According to the Mayo Clinic, COVID-19, colds, certain allergies and the flu have similar symptoms, but there are some differences.For example, andCovid-19 often causes headaches, which are rare with the common cold. Colds are caused by rhinoviruses, and different lineages of SARS-Cov-2 are responsible for covid-19 infections.
Congestion is common in both placesbut fatigue is typically more severe and more common when you have coronavirus. In addition, COVID-19 often causes gastrointestinal disturbances (vomiting and nausea), but colds are less common.