As flu season peaks, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises Britons to watch out for a change in taste or smell as a potential Covid-19 symptom. While Covid-19 cases have slightly decreased, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise.
Brits, take note: a key symptom to watch out for when eating could mean you're dealing with Covid-19 rather than another run-of-the-mill winter virus. As flu season hits hard with the usual suspects of RSV , norovirus, and yes, Covid-19, it can get confusing to tell them apart—luckily, the UK Government is on hand with some guidance.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns there are 'high levels' of these diseases every winter, making it tricky to diagnose yourself without the right knowledge. Amid persisting high cases of Covid, official advice is here to help. Recent UKHSA data up to 11 December reveals a slight decline, showing 1,069 confirmed Covid cases—a drop of 1.6% from the week before. That said, Covid-related deaths and hospitalisations are still climbing. Reports show an 8.1% increase in deaths to 107 by 6 December, and 1,085 hospital admissions by the end of November, marking a rise of 1.5%. While self-isolation has become optional, staying home is still advised by the NHS if you're symptomatic to minimise spreading whatever you’ve caught. But distinguishing Covid amid the winter ills hinges on one distinguishing clue, as highlighted by the UKHSA: a change in your sense of smell or taste could be the Covid giveaway you need to look out for, reports the Mirror. The UKHSA has listed various symptoms to look out for. They stated: 'We have seen COVID-19 symptoms change over time. Today, many people now experience cold-like symptoms but some will also experience fever or chills, continuous cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, body aches, headache, sore throat, blocked nose, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, or change in sense of taste or smell.' In comparison, the UKHSA noted that flu is likely to cause severe cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, accompanied by a fever or body aches. RSV is typically characterised by a cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, tiredness, and feve
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