One New, Sneaky COVID Symptom Has New York On Alert Into Winter

One New, Sneaky COVID Symptom Has New York On Alert Into Winter

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As we head into winter, New York and the CDC are still urging caution over COVID. A majority of the counties in Upstate are still in the CDC’s “high” level, with a little less than 10% of inpatient hospital beds still occupied by COVID patients. Mayo Clinic research shows Warren County currently has the highest density of COVID cases in the entire state of New York.

For counties where the community rate is still considered high, the CDC still has their three usual recommendations:

  • Wear a mask indoors in public
  • Stay up to date with COVID vaccines
  • Take a test if you have symptoms
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But COVID symptoms have changed, just like the virus has. When COVID first broke out, the main symptoms were loss of taste and smell. We all knew people that couldn’t taste their food one day, then tested positive the next. Other common symptoms were fever, fatigue, coughing, shortness of breath, and muscle aches.

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Thankfully for food lovers, the milder Omicron variant mostly ditched the loss of taste and smell, but as the virus continues to change, so do the symptoms – including the rise of a new one. A new study by health app ZOE, in coordination with Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard, Stanford, King’s College London, and others reveals the new most common symptoms reported by current COVID patients.

What Are The New COVID Symptoms For Winter 2022/23?

For the fully vaccinated:

  • Sore Throat
  • Runny Nose
  • Blocked Nose
  • Persistent Cough
  • Headache

For the partially vaccinated:

  • Headache
  • Runny Nose
  • Sore Throat
  • Sneezing
  • Persistent Cough

For the unvaccinated:

  • Headache
  • Sore Throat
  • Runny Nose
  • Fever
  • Persistent Cough

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Did you pick up on the new one? In the early stages of the pandemic, a runny nose was not considered a COVID symptom, but the data now shows it’s one of the most common. As winter nears, this symptom is causing concern because it's extremely easy to overlook as normal.

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As we enter flu and cold seasons, with an unusually high and early jump in respiratory viruses, the New York Department of Health is recommending vaccines and boosters as the best way to stay safe, especially in these Upstate counties:

CDC High COVID Community Rate Counties In Upstate NY

The CDC has designated these 12 Upstate New York counties as currently "high-risk" for COVID as of October 12, 2022 and is recommending residents wear masks because of that designation. The designation is based on the number of hospital admissions per 100,000 residents in a 7 day period. 8 of the 9 counties below are in Upstate New York with 5 In the Capital Region receiving the "high" designation.

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