7 People Infected With COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 In Ireland, What Are The Symptoms?

JAKARTA - The new variant of COVID was discovered in Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Doctors warn of unusual symptoms.

Ireland's health services said at least seven people were diagnosed with COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 The whole patient was in Northern Ireland.

This COVID-19 variant of NB.1.8.1 has common symptoms similar to the previous strain. However, there are differences such as heart pain.

"Public symptoms include sore throat, fatigue, fever, mild cough, muscle aches, and nasal congestion. Gastrointestinal symptoms can also occur in several cases," said Professor Madya and Virological Research Leader at Griffith University in Australia, Dr. Lara H Way, quoted from the Mirror, Wednesday, June 4.

Meanwhile, the symptoms of gastrointestinal experienced by new COVID-19 patients include stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and pain.

As is known, the NB.1.8.1 variant of COVID-19 has been designated as "a new variant of COVID is being monitored" by the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the rapid increase in cases and the potential for the virus to avoid previous vaccine immunity.