Most common symptoms of 3 coronavirus variants

People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, with some symptoms appearing more often for different variants of the virus.

Below, Becker's has compiled the following lists of frequently reported symptoms for three of the coronavirus variants based on emerging research. The lists are not exhaustive. 

Frequently reported omicron symptoms (BA.1): 

• Sore throat
  
  
• Headache
  
  
• Runny nose
  
  
• Congestion
  
  
• Cough
  
  
• Lower back pain 
  
  
• Fatigue
  
  

*Unvaccinated individuals appear to experience symptoms similar to those seen early in the pandemic.

*Among patients with severe omicron cases, the main complaint has been fever and respiratory symptoms that require oxygen

Frequently reported delta symptoms (B.1.617.2):  

• Sore throat
  
  
• Headache
  
  
• Runny nose
  
  
• Fever
  
  
• Diarrhea/GI problems

Frequently reported alpha symptoms (B.1.1.7): 

• New loss of taste or smell
  
  
• Fever or chills
  
  
• Cough
  
  
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  
  
• Fatigue
  
  
• Muscle or body aches
  
  
• Headache
  
  
• Sore throat
  
  
• Congestion or runny nose
  
  
• Nausea or vomiting
  
  
• Diarrhea