Omicron variant symptoms can lead to hospitalization. If you are worried about getting hospitalized then look at what to look for. The omicron form of the novel coronavirus has become known to cause mild illness, especially among fully vaccinated. However, there are still some COVID-19 symptoms to keep in mind as you may have to go to the hospital for them.

The omicron variant symptoms that might lead to hospitalization

The World Health Organization recently updated its COVID-19 Q&A page to reflect recent changes with COVID-19 due to the Omicron Variant.

  • On the page, the WHO answers questions about what people should do if they know that someone with COVID-19 has worse symptoms.
  • "If symptoms worsen, contact your healthcare provider immediately," the WHO said.
If you are concerned about hospitalization, WHO has outlined specific symptoms to watch out for. Again, these guidelines are still present in the growth of the Omicron variant.
  • "Depending on the age of the person you are caring for, their symptoms may be different," the WHO said. "Adults may appear dehydrated, have difficulty breathing, or have chest pain. They may also complain of mild headaches. Children may suddenly become confused or refuse to eat. Their face or lips may turn blue. Children may become blue. not being able to breastfeed. These are warning signs of the need for urgent care. "
Researchers are still studying the Omicron variant to see how it affects different individuals and populations. So far, preliminary research has shown that Omicron can avoid the alternative COVID-19 vaccine and cause serious illness in people with immunity, as I wrote for Deseret News.
  • But, for the most part, research suggests that the omicron variant causes mild illness in humans.