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1. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-59460252Omicron: How do I know if I have it? - BBC News

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   Jan 4, 2022 · By looking closely at the genetic material provided though testing, scientists can confirm whether someone is positive with Omicron or the already widely-circulating Delta.

2. www.nhs.uk › covid-19-symptoms-and-what-to-doCOVID-19 symptoms and what to do - NHS

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   What to do if you have tested positive. If you or your child have tested positive for COVID-19: try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day the test was taken if you or your child are under 18 years old – children and young people tend to be infectious to other people for less time than adults

3. www.npr.org › isolation-testing-omicron-infectionWhen is it safe to stop isolating after you have an omicron ...

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   Feb 17, 2022 · The CDC says you can end isolation after five days. But emerging research shows with omicron, many people could be infectious for several days past that. So how do you determine if you're good to...

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › health-59769967Omicron: Good news, bad news and what it all means - BBC

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   Dec 24, 2021 · Omicron can cause cold-level symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose and a headache, but that does not mean it will be mild for everyone and some will still be seriously ill. Changes to the...

5. www.imperial.ac.uk › news › 239212COVID-19 – how long am I infectious and when can I safely ...

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   Aug 18, 2022 · Q. How long should I isolate for if I have tested positive or have symptoms? A. (SH) As per NHS guidance, if you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms after being in contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19, you should try to stay at home and minimise contact with other people.

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6. www.verywellhealth.com › i-tested-positive-forWhat to Do First If You Test Positive for COVID-19

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Call your healthcare provider and let them know you have tested positive for COVID-19. They can let you know, based on your health history and symptoms, if they need to see you, or if further actions are needed.

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   How do scientists know if a person has Omicron?

   • By looking closely at the genetic material provided though testing, scientists can confirm whether someone is positive with Omicron or the already widely-circulating Delta. Up to 20% of the swabs from positive test results in the UK each week - around 60,000 cases - are sent for genomic sequencing.

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   How long does it take to test positive for Omicron?

   • Their study found that around 50% of people infected with omicron were still testing positive on a PCR test on day five. And compared with people infected with delta, there was a lot more variability in how long it took people with omicron to hit their peak viral load.

   When is it safe to stop isolating after you have an omicron ... - NPR

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   What are the symptoms of Omicron?

   • Omicron appears to be more like a cold for some people, with common reported symptoms including a sore throat, runny nose and a headache. Previous Covid variants were more likely to lead to a loss of taste or smell, a new cough and a high temperature - although these are still the three official symptoms.

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   Can a rapid antigen test detect Omicron?

   • Rapid antigen tests may be just as hard to find. If you have the symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection, "right now the chances that it's Omicron are very, very high," said Oughton. Those symptoms include sore throat, runny nose, aches and pains, a dry cough, fever, nausea and diarrhea.

   Think you may have Omicron? Here are things you can do

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   What should I do if I think I have Omicron?

   • Here's what to do if you think you have Omicron and when you might need to go to the hospital. Some symptoms of Omicron infection include fever, dry cough, runny nose, aches and pains, nausea and diarrhea. You may not lose your sense of taste or smell with this variant, however, according to infectious diseases specialist Dr. Matthew Oughton.

   Think you may have Omicron? Here are things you can do

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   Is Omicron making people ill?

   • Hundreds of thousands of cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have now been detected in the UK, and hospital admissions are rising. Omicron is not making people as ill as previous variants, but the sheer volume of people testing positive is still forcing huge numbers to isolate. What are the symptoms of Omicron?

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   Jan 7, 2022 · How to know if you have Omicron. In many parts of Canada, it can be extremely difficult to get access to PCR testing to determine if you have COVID — and that's if you meet the criteria....