Local ER Dr. Jaime Hope told the news organization that she sees the situation firsthand.
“So we are seeing an increase in cases again,” she said in the article. “We are seeing more people testing positive when they are coming into the emergency department, and so the numbers are on the rise. I know it’s frustrating and we’re tired of it, but we have to maintain our diligence as new strains change, and it continues to evolve.”
While the sub-variant is new, but the standard symptoms continue, the doctor noted.
“You get the respiratory components we’re aware of, and people can also get the gastrointestinal symptoms, nausea and vomiting. But sometimes having COVID can cause things in a vulnerable population, such as increasing their risk for a heart attack. So we are seeing, as people get it, those who are already sick are getting sicker with other medical conditions as well,” Hope told FOX 2 Detroit.
Dr. Hope said in the article that more alarming (yet typical) symptoms like shortness of breath, or heart palpitations mean a trip to a ER for a check up.
If not displaying symptoms but still testing positive, isolate at home for five days and wear a mask if staying in a house with another person.
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