Evidence has shown that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 generally has very mild symptoms, which are mostly similar to those of a common cold. The most common symptoms include cough, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, headache, and a runny nose. In some patients, more specific symptoms such as a scratchy throat, body aches, and nasal congestion have also been observed. Research indicates that no severe symptoms have been reported in individuals infected with Omicron. However, the mild symptoms may be attributed to the fact that a large number of people have been vaccinated.

Evidence has shown that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 generally has very mild symptoms, which are mostly similar to those of a common cold. The most common symptoms include cough, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat, headache, and a runny nose. In some patients, more specific symptoms such as a scratchy throat, body aches, and nasal congestion have also been observed. Research indicates that no severe symptoms have been reported in individuals infected with Omicron. However, the mild symptoms may be attributed to the fact that a large number of people have been vaccinated.

Antigen Rapid tests are accurate, simple to use, low-cost, and provide rapid results for COVID-19 diagnosis. These tests are available in two types: nasal and saliva. The Ecotest COVID-19 Antigen Saliva test kit is capable of detecting the Omicron variant, as it does for the Delta variant and the original COVID-19 strain. The Ecotest saliva test provides results in just a few minutes and is suitable for home or office use.

Scientists are still gathering data on the effectiveness of current vaccines against the Omicron variant. It has been observed that vaccinated people can still become infected with Omicron. However, vaccinated individuals are less likely to become severely ill if they do contract the virus.