As the Omicron variant spreads 'like an express train'
Tim Spector is keen to get the message out to stop the spread, especially in light of the more infectious Omicron variant set to sweep the UK in the coming weeks.'In countries where there is limited or no testing available, symptom recognition is of major importance.
As yet, none of the official NHS COVID symptoms make the most common symptoms, something Tim is concerned will make it harder to contain the spread.'We will have to wait for more data to know whether Omicron causes more serious COVID symptoms than other variants and who is most at risk.
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