COVID surge: Upper respiratory symptoms more observed in Omicron patients, says Dr Dhiren Gupta

Dr Dhiren Gupta Senior Paediatric Consultant of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on January 09 informed that patients infested with Omicron variant of Corona displayed more upper respiratory warning signs compared to patients infected with Delta variant. “Upper respiratory symptoms are observed more in patients of Omicron variant compared to Delta,” said Dr Dhiren Gupta. Talking about the threats surrounding paediatrics in COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Gupta said, “In paediatric patients, younger than two years belong to high risk and patients of 11-12 years show more symptoms and are at less risk.”

via Economictimes