Coronavirus Explainer: Reportedly, THESE are the common symptoms seen in this COVID surge

COVID cases are rising in the country right now. While many are anticipating this to be the beginning of a massive wave of infection, health experts are saying that there is nothing to worry about.

However, going with the nature of the virus and the disasters it had done in the previous infections, we should not stop following the safety rules and COVID appropriate behaviour.

The last 24 hours saw a big surge in COVID cases. 12,213 new cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, the highest surge so far in the last few months.

So far, the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been the dominant strain of the virus. The Delta variant, which caused the deadly infection wave during April-June last year, subsided in the beginning of this year.

This week, cases of two new variants have been detected in the country. BA.4 and BA.5 which are said to be the most transmissible subvariants of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Maharashtra.

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As per a news report, cases of diarrhea and fever are commonly being seen in COVID patients in Maharashtra recently.

People are massively complaining of diarrhea during this phase of COVID infection. Diarrhea has been associated with COVID ever since the pandemic began. This infection which is thought to be a respiratory issue actually affects every body part. The intensity of the infection on other body organs depends on the virus receptor cells present in those organs.

Apart from diarrhea patients are also experiencing stomach cramps or pain in the abdomen region. This pain is often associated with diarrhea. Doctors have also said that people are experiencing nausea and vomiting due to the abdominal issues.

Fever is also another common symptom seen in patients. Fever as high as 105F is also seen in people.

Fever is a common way of the body to respond to an infection. Every pathogenic attack in the body is followed by fever. This is the body's immune system reacting to the pathogen.

Doctors have urged people to consult them if signs of diarrhea and fever are seen. This will help in early identification of the infection and following COVID appropriate behaviour like isolation and quarantining can help save others from contracting the infection.

Identification of the symptoms will stop an individual from becoming a potential super spreader.

Apart from this, people should keep following COVID appropriate rules in public places and when interacting with others. Face masks should be worn always, especially when one is in a public gathering. One should always keep the hands clean and sanitised.