Doctor reveals 'tell-tale signs' you could have new Covid variants 'Stratus' or 'Nimbus' as cases sweep US
Topics: Coronavirus, Health
Callum Jones
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Topics: Coronavirus, Health
A doctor has detailed some of the obvious signs you may have the new Covid variants 'Stratus' or 'Nimbus' as cases hit states across the US.
Coronavirus shut down the world in 2020, as the pandemic meant we had to spend months stuck indoors to protect the most vulnerable within our community.
And while life is back to normal now, there's no doubt Covid is still spreading - with cases at their highest during the winter months.
There are also new strains of Covid that can develop, which can provide symptoms different from the typical cough, runny nose and flu-like symptoms.
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The latest variants have been dubbed 'Nimbus' and 'Stratus', and one doctor has detailed the 'telltale' signs to look out for.
Speaking on ITV's This Morning, Dr Sara said: "We know that Covid cases are rising with some new variants, they're called Nimbus and Stratus. And although these cases are rising rapidly throughout the UK, it is worth reminding everyone that the symptoms tend to be mild and the cases are rising mostly in line with all the other type of respiratory type of illnesses."
The health expert added: "So the Stratus variant is roughly accounting for 63 per cent of cases and Nimbus 25 per cent of cases, and variants are essentially when a virus gets spread from person to person, and it changes slightly each time."
Dr Sara then went on to say some of the obvious signs to look out for include a 'hoarse voice' and a 'razor blade' sore throat, though common symptoms such as a headache and a loss of taste and smell can persist.
Dr Tyler Evans, a medical expert who acted as New York City's chief medical officer, told the Daily Mail that cases of Covid are on the 'rise again'.
He said: "While we’re in a much better place than in 2020, rising transmission still poses a risk to those with underlying conditions or limited access to care. Concern should lead to preparedness, but not panic."
Dr Evans added: "The dominant strain in the US right now is an Omicron subvariant called Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). It spreads quickly but is not more severe than earlier forms. It can still be dangerous for older adults, people with chronic conditions, and those with weakened immune systems."
The spread of Covid across the US is described as 'moderate', though four states in the country are recording 'very high' levels of cases.