An epidemic of "mild covid" has begun in Russia: what are the symptoms
An epidemic of “mild Covid” has begun in Russia.
The first cases were registered in November, and since then the number of infected people has been increasing.
This was reported by the publication “Evening Moscow” .
How to recognize "mild covid"
As allergist-immunologist Vladimir Bolibok told the publication, “mild Covid” is one of the variants of omicron.
According to the doctor, the disease is progressing like an acute respiratory viral infection, that is, in a mild form.
The following symptoms may be observed: temperature up to 37.5 degrees, sore throat, headache, general malaise, severe weakness.
The symptoms of “mild Covid” are indistinguishable from ARVI, the specialist stated.
According to him, the increase in the number of cases of “mild Covid” is within normal limits.
The pandemic has not gone away, it continues, ” Bolibok noted.
He warned that "mild Covid" is dangerous for older people.
As the doctor explained, in this category of patients the disease is accompanied by digestive disorders similar to enteritis and gastroenteritis.
As for the diagnosis of “mild Covid,” according to Bolibok, tests detect it, but only in the first 3-5 days.
