Experts have revealed that the earliest symptom of Omicron could be one you can hear before even feeling ill.
Scientists say that the first sign of the Covid-19 variant involves the voice, and so people should remain vigilant of any changes.
The strain reportedly causes your voice to become either hoarse or scratchy, due to its impact on the throat.
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Omicron presents with symptoms more like a common cold compared with previous variants, as reported by Birmingham Live.
For this reason, experts have warned that many people likely have the virus without knowing it, and are spreading it to others.
There are over 100,000 new cases being registered each and every single day in the UK currently.
It led to Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales introducing fresh curbs and measures from Boxing Day.
Professor Tim Spector OBE, from the ZOE Symptom Covid Study App, has warned Omicron symptoms and tell tale signs could be anything from a runny nose and headache to fatigue and husky voice.
Congestion, sneezing and night sweats have also been linked to the new variant, which is sweeping the country.
