According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the delta mutant is currently the predominant virus variant in Germany, accounting for around 60 percent of cases. Now reports from England, a delta hot spot, show new symptoms in infected people.
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The delta mutant triggers these new symptoms
In England, the delta mutant has spread rapidly - in this context, new symptoms have also been observed in affected people, as a study by King's College in London now shows.
The most common symptoms of infection with the delta variant:
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Rough throat
- Rough throat
Fever also continues to play a role - the loss of the sense of smell and taste, which was previously considered a typical symptom of coronavirus, is hardly noticeable.
So does the delta variant cause the typical cold symptoms that we have previously seen with coronavirus? Infection with the delta mutant is much more insidious, as the symptoms of the disease are almost indistinguishable from a normal cold. As a result, confusion and trivialization are becoming increasingly common, allowing the delta variant to spread undetected. "The information we're getting from the UK and Europe, as well as initial surveys in the US, is that the delta virus infection seems to produce symptoms more like a typical cold," William Powderly, US infectious disease researcher, told the Huffington Post.
Corona: What to do if you show symptoms?
If you feel unwell, it is still important to inform your family doctor or the public health department. They will tell you whether you should get tested. In times of coronavirus, it also makes sense to always have a rapid test at home so that you can test yourself. So get one from the pharmacy. If coronavirus is suspected, quarantine measures take effect immediately.