New COVID symptoms discovered?
The UKSHA has updated current guidance on COVID-19 symptoms to include new symptoms such as sore throat, muscle aches and diarrhea that have not been reported before, according to BBC News.
These symptoms are possible signs that you have been infected with the new coronavirus, according to the Guardian.
What are the new symptoms of COVID?
The complete list of COVID-19 symptoms from the UK Health and Safety Service now includes nine new COVID-19 symptoms, including:
Breathing difficulty. Lack of energy / feeling tired. Muscle aches and pains. Unusual headaches. Sore throat. Clogged or runny nose. Diarrhea. Loss of appetite. Feeling sick or just being sick.
Should You Be Concerned About New COVID Symptoms?
The UK National Institutes of Health says many of the new symptoms of COVID-19 are “very similar” to the common cold and flu.
Why are the new symptoms of COVID important?
According to BBC News, experts have been monitoring the symptoms of COVID-19 for more than two years now. It is strange, then, that it would take so long for the symptoms to appear on the official lists.
“The main symptoms of coronavirus have finally changed after two years of lobbying … urine,” said Tim Spector, a professor at King’s College London who is leading the ZOE COVID-19 study, which monitors symptoms in humans.
