Have COVID Symptoms Changed?

As we know from the last few years, COVID-19 is ever-changing and evolving. New variants pop up with new symptoms, quarantine protocols have changed, and treatment expectations are different. It can be tough to keep up with all the new variants and COVID updates, but we are here to help. Keep reading to learn more about the new COVID variant, whether symptoms have changed, and how a COVID-19 Treatment Clinical Study can help you if you’re currently battling COVID.

FLiRT: The New COVID Variant

The FLiRT strains are subvariants of Omicron, and together they accounted for the majority of COVID cases in the U.S. at the beginning of July. One of them, KP.3, was responsible for 36.9% of COVID infections in the United States, KP.2 made up 24.4%, and KP.1.1 accounted for 9.2% of cases.

The LB.1 strain, which is similar to the FLiRT variants but with an additional mutation, has attracted attention as well. As summer began, it was responsible for 14.9% of COVID cases. (The percentages are based on CDC Nowcast estimates, which provide projections that can change as more data is reported.)

Meanwhile, during the same period, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a significant COVID-19 uptick in several states based on spikes in emergency room visits and detections of the virus in wastewater. (Wastewater testing can help detect the spread of COVID-19 in a community.)

What Are the Updated COVID Symptoms?

As usual, the symptoms of COVID still resemble those of the flu. Some of the hallmark symptoms of COVID, according to the CDC, include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• New loss of taste or smell
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Symptoms may change when new variants emerge, or some symptoms may be more noticeable or more intense than others. Some individuals may experience only some symptoms, while others can experience all of them. The only way to know whether you have COVID is to take a test, which can detect all strains of COVID, even the newest ones.

How a COVID-19 Treatment Clinical Study Can Help

If you are in the Los Angeles area and have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or suspect you may have it, we want to hear from you! Clinical Research LA is currently conducting a COVID-19 Treatment Clinical Study that can help you recover while getting paid for your time and travel.

Participants of the study can expect the following:

• Complimentary consultation and health exam
• Complimentary lab reports
• Free COVID test
• Up to $3,250 in compensation

At Clinical Research LA, this and all of our studies are governed & monitored by a central ethics committee, are FDA-governed, are HIPAA-compliant, offer full confidentiality, and meet all industry safety guidelines.

For more information and to fill out a form with your contact information so that we can prequalify you over the phone, visit us at ClinicalResearchLA.com!