Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a Non-public Practitioner and Chair of the South African Medical Affiliation, joins Worldwide Change to debate the omicron Covid variant, after being one of many first docs to identify the signs. For entry to stay and unique video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO:
Covid signs linked to the brand new omicron variant have been described as “extraordinarily gentle” by the South African physician who first raised the alarm over the brand new pressure.
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Affiliation, informed the BBC on Sunday that she began to see sufferers round Nov.18 presenting with “uncommon signs” that differed barely from these related to the delta variant, which is essentially the most virulent pressure of the virus so far and globally dominant.
“It truly began with a male affected person who’s across the age of 33 … and he mentioned to me that he’s simply [been] extraordinarily drained for the previous few days and he’s acquired these physique aches and pains with a little bit of a headache,” she informed the BBC.
The affected person didn’t have a sore throat, she mentioned, however extra of a “scratchy throat” however no cough or lack of style or scent — signs which have been related to earlier strains of the coronavirus.
Coetzee mentioned she examined the male affected person for Covid, and he was optimistic, as was his household, after which mentioned she noticed extra sufferers that day presenting with the identical sorts of signs that differed from the delta variant.
This prompted her to boost the alarm with South Africa’s vaccine advisory committee, of which she is a member.
Different sufferers Coetzee had seen up to now with the omicron variant had additionally skilled what she described as “extraordinarily gentle” signs, and she or he added that her colleagues had famous related instances.
“What we’re seeing clinically in South Africa — and keep in mind I’m on the epicenter of this the place I’m working towards — is extraordinarily gentle, for us [these are] gentle instances. We haven’t admitted anybody, I’ve spoken to different colleagues of mine they usually give the identical image.”
Investigations ongoing
The WHO has mentioned it is going to take weeks to know how the variant might have an effect on diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.
Coetzee’s preliminary observations are solely primarily based on a really small variety of instances and specialists are frightened about omicron’s giant variety of mutations. Preliminary proof suggests the pressure has an elevated danger of reinfection, in response to the WHO.
Early knowledge means that the variant is spreading in South Africa extra quickly than earlier strains did and that the variant, identified formally as B.1.1.529, could possibly be beginning to set off a brand new wave of infections, in response to evaluation by the Monetary Occasions.
It may take some time to totally perceive what particular signs, if any, are attributable to the brand new omicron variant on a wider scale.
Covid signs have modified because the virus first emerged in China in late 2019. The “alpha” and “delta” variants, first found within the U.Okay. and India, respectively, have been seen to trigger totally different signs, for instance, with the latter inflicting extra complications, sore throat, runny nostril and fever.
The U.S. CDC has highlighted the number of Covid signs which have been reported, noting “anybody can have gentle to extreme signs” that will seem two to 14 days after publicity to the virus.
On the listing of signs from the CDC are fever or chills, a cough, fatigue, shortness of breath or problem respiratory, muscle or physique aches, headache, new lack of style or scent, sore throat, congestion or a runny nostril, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.
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Oh no the virus is weakening! Everybody panic! 🤪
So lies lies lies . I tested positive for omicron. My husband fully vaccinated got it as well . It kicked our butts. Fever, vomiting, cough and the worst pain on my bones I have ever felt in my life . This js all lies. Covid will kick your ass regardless. And BTW my fills vaccinated husband was in worst shape than me and I'm the hight risk mow !
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Goverments are scaring people into getting boosters with this mild variant. They lie to everybody and these goverments are spreading this virus and new variant.
I'm not taking the booster because leaders like Boris Johnson are lying to people. I'm on high dose of vitamin D3 and vitamin C so that's my booster of natural way to protect myself and December last year it was highly likely I had covid and I was on high dose of vitamin C and it helped me. Don't trust these lying Goverments because they are lying to everybody into getting booster!
Where is it coming from though 😐😐😐😐 seems like we’re at a war unknowing..
My husband and I both have the Omicron variant. We developed a horrible cough, fever and severe fatigue. I am going on day 6 with the cough, fever, sweating and severe weakness. My husband on day 3 and he is coughing all night, fever, not able to sleep, no appetite, and severe weakness. We both feel very sick but don't feel it is going to take our lives.
Megatron Covid next
They keep talking about this new virus, omicron is just like the flu. They need to stop threatening people making them stress out, when is time for election, they can't keep playing this games with people lives. Biden needs to stop with these mandates, the people who want to take three shots are more let them do it. The one who don't want to leave them alone, there is only one god, it is not you. Just try to when the election.
People who are so stress out about the virus will be the first ones to catch it. Stress makes your immune system very weak.
I miss delta
Took an antigen test and tested positive. Always wear a mask when out, have two Pfizer shots and the booster. Still got it. My symptoms are mild: headache, runny nose, sore throat, deep cough and congestion. Pretty much all the symptoms of a cold. No fever. I started symptoms yesterday, and feel like I’m recovering already
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Why is it nobody realizes that covid is getting weaker, and now showing milder symptoms like a cold. In the begining, before the "experts" took over many immunologists were saying it would eventually get weaker and after a year or two it would be just like any other cold/flu virus.
Yes, you can still get it, and yes you will still spread it, and if you don't get vaccinated we are all going to die!
They should have called this variant, the funky cold medina.
Ive seen it.ITS NOT MILD.THEY WANT NATIONS TO KEEP DIAMONDS GOING.And other stuff.You trust the jewelry market.i dont.
Summary, mild symptoms now best to stay at home if feelings symptoms. She’s expecting it to get worse, symptoms and cases. Not many being hospitalized with omicron variant. Still a lot of guessing and planning at this time.
That data is not currently available my ass. Everything is in the computer when you walk in the hospital they know who was vaccinated and who was not. That leads me to believe many vaccinated people are getting ill and they don’t want to state that. I hate being lied to.
Told us nothing about symptoms stupid video
Mild? Try telling my head that after the 2 day migraine it’s just went through 😂
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Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet that represents the masonic triangle logo. Omicron is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet that translates to the ancient Hebrew symbol of the watchful eye. Wake up folks.
Some of y'all are selfish AF. Yes it's more mild and what seems to make it more contagious is that people are more than likely to write ir off as a cold. But what if ir reaches someone that ends up in a hospital because they do get worse symptoms.
For gods sake WHAT ARE THE SIMTOMS! what are the sighns?this guys guestions a are stupid,"doctor does this virus give your country a bad rep?who cares,ASK WHAT ARE THE SIGHNS OF COVID?
I believe I caught covid 1st day was terrible very painful ache in my body and head throbbed really bad
Stupid too much talk
I tested positive yesterday and I feel better today it’s weird.
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Everything is covid now. Even when she has a headache she just says leave me alone I got a covid 😆
I started showing omicron symptoms today and my brother has the virus, but I can't get tested until Saturday. So I'm just isolating myself, so if I come back positive on Saturday I would have already been isolated. I've gotten my first two shots and waiting to get the booster, and so far I've only had a cough. For me it's really just a mild cold. Others may be worse.
We have Omicron now. We've had mild colds worse than this. My son tested positive two days ago, and felt fatigue yesterday. Today, he reports feeling "tons better" and is bouncing off the walls. Remember pox parties? Maybe we need Omicron parties. Natural antibodies are a lot more effective than those generated by the vaccines, according to studies.
So the vaccine companies got their money I'm guessing they aren't going to try to make a better vaccine that will stop Covid completely. Lock up Fauci!
No gloves 🧤 giving immunization?????
Signs and symptoms of New omicron you must know👇👇https://youtu.be/o3Sah70W06I
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