The dangers of the seventh peak of Corona in Iran

In July 1401, we once again saw an increase in the number of people infected with Covid-19, and unfortunately, the number of deaths also increased and we entered the seventh peak of Corona. This time, the infamous corona virus has surprised the world with a new mutation. We will provide you with all the information you need about the new mutation of Corona in this article; So stay with the positive green magazine.

What is the BA5 strain of Corona?

The BA5 substrain is one of the types of Amicron, and Amicron itself is considered one of the strains of the corona virus. According to experts, currently more than 80% of positive cases of corona are related to type BA.5. Amicron has other substrains that are probably not as infectious as BA5. So far, research has shown that BA5, like Omicron, causes less lung involvement than other corona strains, but unfortunately, the speed of its spread is higher. So that it is said that each infected person can infect about 18 other people. If you have already been infected with Corona, it is still possible to be infected with the BA5 variant. That is, don’t think that you are immune to all strains of the corona virus once.

Corona symptoms BA5

4 symptoms of the new type of corona are:

• Severe sore throat: which in addition to burning and itching of the throat may also damage the ear.
• Excessive sweating: seen mostly at night and may wet the pillow and cause sleep disturbances.
• Body pain and bruised feeling
• Anorexia and early satiety

Except for these cases, which were among the most common, other symptoms such as cough, fever, runny nose, headache, shortness of breath, etc. may also be seen in the new corona virus.

The infectivity of the new mutation of the Covid-19 virus

Studies show that the infectivity of BA4 and BA5 variants, which has recently increased in Iran, is about 2 times that of the original micron, and therefore, health protocols should be observed more. In the seventh peak of Corona as before, you should never forget to wear a mask behind your ears. Also, another point that should be taken into consideration in order to prevent corona infection is to wash hands with soap and water. If you avoid touching the parts of your face, the possibility of the Covid-19 virus entering your body will be less. Do not forget about social distancing in centers and circles where there are many people.

The fourth dose of corona vaccine to fight the seventh peak of corona

The Ministry of Health advises all people who have been given the third dose of the corona vaccine for 6 months to get the fourth dose. Most doctors have recommended that the fourth dose of this vaccine should be different from the previous ones. That is, if you have already received Sinopharm vaccine, it is better to inject another type (such as Spicogen or Pastococ) this time.

How many days should we be quarantined if we get the new corona virus?

If you are affected by the 7th Corona virus, it is better to self-quarantine for 10 days from the start of symptoms. Of course, be careful that observing the first 5 days of quarantine is more important to reduce the possibility of transmitting this disease to the people around you. Due to the fact that the number of corona patients is currently increasing, it is recommended to self-quarantine if you notice any symptoms similar to a cold, such as sore throat, body ache, headache, etc. It seems that in the new form of corona, lung involvement is less than previous strains, but its ability to spread is higher; So you should protect yourself more. Like the previous ones, the symptoms of the new corona appear more at night and in the evening and are less annoying in the morning and noon.

How many days is the incubation period of the new corona virus?

From the time a person comes in contact with a person infected with BA5 corona, it usually takes 2 to 5 days to show symptoms. Like the previous variants, there is a possibility that the corona test will be falsely negative in this strain. Therefore, your main criteria to find out whether you have corona or not should be your clinical symptoms and your doctor’s opinion.

BA5 corona treatment

As we mentioned, this corona also has symptoms similar to other previous strains of corona. If the symptoms are mild, you can even help yourself with home remedies. But in any case, it is better to see a doctor if you see any suspicious symptoms of corona. If respiratory symptoms are seen, the person must go to the medical center to be hospitalized if necessary.

Home remedies for sore throat in the new corona virus

We said that one of the most important symptoms of BA5 corona is sore throat. For this reason, here are the home remedies to help treat this condition so that the treatment can be accelerated with their help:

• Gargle with salt water.
• Avoid eating spicy, fried and pickled foods.
• Drink lukewarm liquids. Be careful that very hot liquids can worsen the burning condition of the throat.
• Use the seed.
• Thyme tea with honey can be very effective.
• Eat porridge and starch.
• Avoid drinks that contain caffeine.
• Proceed to buy rotarin powder. Marjoram seeds and herbs are used in this powder, and its preparation does not require a doctor’s prescription.
• You can take diphenhydramine syrup every 8 hours. Of course, we recommend that this drug be used under the supervision of a doctor.

Almost 70% of people with the new corona virus do not need to be admitted to the hospital and recover with common cold medicines and increased fluid intake. The BA.5 substrain mostly leads to the hospitalization of people who have a weak immune system or are elderly and have not received the corona vaccine.

final word

To be safe from the seventh peak of Corona, do your fourth dose of vaccination as soon as possible. Respect the social distance and be sure to wear a mask especially in public centers. Washing and disinfecting hands is also one of the things that you must pay attention to. By observing any type of symptoms that make you suspicious of the new corona, be sure to quarantine yourself to prevent the spread of the disease.