The sixth wave of COVID-19 is reaching a crucial point of the season: the arrival of winter, which is already leaving frigid temperatures in various parts of the country.
Given the increase in cases, remember that you must be aware of the appearance of symptoms of a possible contagion with el virus SARS-CoV-2. In case you don’t remember them, the most frequent are fever, cough and tirednessalthough they can also appear:
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Muscle pains
- Shaking chills
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Chest pain
What are ‘COVID fingers’?
However, the advance of COVID brings new mutations or strainslike the ‘Xibalbá’ or ‘Hound of hell’, which in turn can cause new symptoms.
In accordance with the mayo clinicone of these new signs that you ‘fell’ infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus are the ‘COVID fingers’, a sample of how the pandemic can affect our skin.
‘COVID fingers’ involve the appearance of a rash covered with small bumps, as well as discolored areas on the fingers and toes. Suffering from this sign can lead to having to deal with blisters or very painful itching.
This symptom, which can also affect the hands, wrists, and ankles, is more common in children and young adultsaccording to the Institute of Health.
The Mayo Clinic notes that ‘COVID fingers’ can be accompanied by a small amount of pus. The symptom, he warns, can last from 10 days to months.
What other unusual symptoms of COVID are there?
The institute cites the confusion or delirium as one of them, pointing out that this is sometimes the only sign that an older person was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
“This symptom is associated with an increased risk of unfavorable outcomes, including death,” he warns.
According to the clinic, another unusual symptom of a COVID infection is eye problems, which can range from conjunctivitis to sensitivity to light and irritated or itchy eyes.