Early Omicron symptoms are different from Delta.

[BigmanPigman]

https://www.businessinsider.com/sore-throat-early-symptom-omicron-covid-variant-2022-1

I have read several posts from DUers wondering what Omicron symptoms are and just found this info.
Apparently Omicron starts with a very sore throat before anything else develops. The loss of smell is not a big deal with Omicron.

"Many of those new patients reported the same ailment: a dry, sore throat that caused sharp pain when they swallowed and seemed to appear before most other COVID-19 symptoms. Doctors in Norway, South Africa, and the UK have similarly identified a sore or scratchy throat as a distinguishing symptom of Omicron. At a December news briefing, Ryan Noach, CEO of Discovery Health, South Africa's largest private health insurer, said Omicron patients commonly report a scratchy throat first, followed by nasal congestion, dry cough, and body aches. Moreno, by contrast, said sore throat often "comes hand in hand with sinus congestion and headache."

[agingdem]

1. Agreeing had it 4 weeks ago..

Scratchy throat sinus headache lots of sneezing runny nose watery eyes night sweats fstique. I’m vaxxed and boosted, I live masked and I still got it.. A couple of days of running everything and I’m fine

[wendyb-NC]

2. Thank you, for the info

I heard that the symptoms of Omicron, Covid-19 were different, but hadn't looked for or run into anything specific. Now I have some info.

I am fully vaccinated since last March and got my booster in mid October. I only go out for a run to the store when I run out of supplies. I never stopped wearing a Niosh approved N-95 mask and a cloth covering over that.

That's a very helpful article, Thank you again, for posting the info.

[BigmanPigman]

3. Same here,

except I haven't worn any covering over my N95. I'm glad I don't mind staying home where it is safe and cozy. I just wish my dog was still here with me. She was the best medicine for everything.

[Mr. Sparkle]

4. I have covid and i can confirm this.The 1st thing i noticed was a swollen throat before i got

body aches and then a fever.

[turbinetree]

5. Wado................thank you