According to the Zoe Health Study, there is an estimated 3,084,268 symptomatic Covid cases in the UK right now, which doesn’t include asymptomatic cases. The figures are based on PCR and LFT (lateral flow test) data updated on October 14, 2022. “Incidence rates are now being calculated with a two day lag to help us track the Omicron outbreak,” the research team noted.
Covid infections have steadily been increasing since mid September and, as with all viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (which causes Covid) is “rapidly evolving”.
As such, its ability to spread and infect people, as well as the symptoms it causes, changes over time.
Based on daily reports on the Zoe Covid Study app, the “top five symptoms” of Covid that have emerged in recent weeks differ depending on vaccination status.
In those who have been fully vaccinated, the reported symptoms of Covid include a runny nose, headache, sneezing, a sore throat, and a persistent cough.
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“As we have found, even people who have had one or two doses of the vaccination can still be susceptible to contracting Covid.
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“And the symptoms and severity differ depending on how many vaccinations you’ve had, if any.”
While Covid testing has not been mandatory for an extended period of time, people experiencing symptoms of Covid are still advised to “stay home”.
This is to help curb the spread of the virus that can circulate easier in winter as more people spend time together indoors.
The Royal Voluntary Service are calling out for people to support Covid vaccination this autumn and winter.
Stewardship roles are available, which can involve greeting people coming in for vaccination, admin duties, and overseeing the waiting area people go to post jab.
NHS Volunteer Responders will need to commit to at least one shift per week, when shifts are available.
For more information, visit nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk.
Source: Daily Express
