A new COVID-19 strain called Nimbus is spreading in Ireland
Health officials have issued a warning to the public after a new case of COVID-19 was detected in Ireland.
According to reports, the Nimbus strain is seeing a rise in cases, and medical experts have expressed their concern.
The HPSC has confirmed that cases are spiking in Ireland, with 180 cases detected in the last two weeks alone.
The World Health Organisation has also been monitoring cases after worldwide Nimbus cases jumped from 2.5% in March to 10% in April.
Experts have confirmed that the new strain may not cause more severe symptoms.
However, they do believe the new strain may be more contagious.
What are the symptoms of the Nimbus Covid strain?
Experts confirmed that this strain typically causes a sore throat, fatigue, and a fever.
However, patients may also suffer from a mild cough, muscle aches, as well as nasal congestion.
Doctors are also seeing patients present with stomach issues, a new symptom of the Nimbus strain.
Patients with this strain are experiencing a sore throat so bad it feels like “a razor blade sensation.”
According to The Independent, people may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and heartburn.
What should I do if I have Covid?
According to the HSE, anyone presenting with COVID-19 should limit contact with the public.
The HSE states:
“If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you can pass on the virus to other people.”
You need to:
- stay at home for five days
- avoid contact with other people, especially people at higher risk from COVID-19
You can treat symptoms with pain relief, but doctors recommend resting and staying hydrated until the virus has run its course.
How long should I stay at home if I have Covid?
You should stay at home from the date you first had symptoms.
You can leave home after five days if:
- your symptoms have fully or mostly gone for the last 48 hours
It’s is okay to leave home after five days if you still have a mild cough or changes to your sense of smell. These can last for weeks after the infection has gone.
