"There Are Definite Signs of Omicron Infection"… Unique Symptoms Revealed by South African Doctor

"Cold Sweats at Night"

A researcher at the Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, is studying the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Na Ye-eun] There have been claims that people infected with the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' experience excessive night sweats.

On the 12th (local time), according to Express and Mirror, Dr. Unben Philei, who is currently treating COVID-19 patients in South Africa, attended a briefing by the South African Department of Health and mentioned common symptoms observed in Omicron patients.

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He stated, "One definite sign of Omicron infection may appear at night," adding, "Patients infected with Omicron have been found to sweat profusely at night."

He continued, "Even when infected individuals sleep in cool places, their pajamas and bedding become soaked with sweat." Additionally, he noted that symptoms such as dry cough, fever, and body aches may also occur.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving the Janssen vaccine at a hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. / Photo by Yonhap News

So far, aside from the typical COVID-19 symptoms like cough and fever, no distinctive symptoms have been identified for Omicron.

Dr. Philei explained, "Among Omicron-infected individuals, those who have been vaccinated tend to experience relatively mild symptoms," but added, "Since Omicron has only recently been identified, more data is needed."

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