Symptoms Of Covid-19 Variant BF.7

By Md Ijaj Khan
10 Jan 2023, 12:20 IST

Covid-19 is still going on! There have been four cases of BF.7, an Omicron strain that is the cause of the recent spike in cases in China, reported in India so far. Here are five symptoms of this new variant of omicron you should know.

Fever

The symptoms of this omicron variant are similar to those of other variants. One of them is having a mild to high fever.

Sore Throat

This variant is more prone to cause sore throat. It can be painful, and you may experience swelling, difficulty speaking, an itchy throat, and redness in the back of your throat.

Fatigue

BF.7 causes respiratory infection-like symptoms such as fatigue. It has the potential to deplete your energy and leave you feeling dull and tired.

Cough

The foremost common symptoms are a cold and cough. You may experience a cough that produces phlegm, a thick mucus that can be difficult to manage.

Although this variant may not cause serious complications, it can spread more quickly. So, if you experience any of these symptoms, get a Covid test and seek medical help immediately.