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COVID-19 has a heavy toll on everyone. It has shattered the whole world for two years. It continues to live as a hot topic in the form of new variants. Now the threat name has transformed to Omicron.
Omicron – A COVID-19 variant
Omicron is the current mutated variant of COVID-19 adding up to the recent threat of the world. From the updated research studies, we know that the Omicron variant is more infectious than the Delta and another variant of COVID-19.
The WHO (World Health Organization) has reported this omicron variant of COVID-19 is a “variant of concern.” Omicron cases are detected across multiple countries, including those without recent travel history.
Delta is another variant of COVID-19, which has a high transmissible rate before the detection of Omicron and is more infectious than the usual covid-19. The Delta variant causes serious illness in people who are not vaccinated.
As scientists of the world are still solving this puzzle, we are not able to get far and deep information about Omicron. All the states are still developing research, surveys and medical examinations to understand the Omicron in detail.
Symptoms of Omicron
The symptoms of omicron are mostly similar to that of Delta and Coronavirus.
- Body Pain
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Troubled breathing
- Drop-in oxygen level
- Vomiting and Nausea
- Loss of taste and smell (for a short while)
If you have the following symptoms, do not overlook them. Consult a doctor and initiate the quarantine if advised by the doctor.
Is Omicron a serious threat?
Omicron and all the other variants of COVID-19 is a serious threat to life. As it may cause serious disease, damage or loss of life to the affected person. Prevention is the only better option that we are left with.
Trust the government and take your vaccines in your turn. Even if you are vaccinated by both doses, do not overlook the symptoms, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines as the topmost priority.
If you get the symptoms, quarantine yourself right away and get a COVID test. In the case of severe illness, you should get hospitalization.
Your health is the most priceless possession. Hospitalization has become the only cure for diseases. In today’s world the cost of hospitalization expenses is pretty high. With that being set, it is advisable to opt for the right health insurance.
Health insurance acts as a backup hand allowing you to concentrate on your recovery rather than worrying about the hospital bills that follow.
Omicron coverage in health insurance
Does the existing health insurance policy cover Omicron illness?
Yes, a health insurance policy covers omicron illness, if you have opted for the right policy. All the existing health insurance policies cover COVID-19 and Omicron is also covered under health insurance since it is one of the variants of COVID-19.
If you have opted for the right plan then your existing health insurance will cover the Omicron, if you are tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Conclusion
Star Health and Allied Insurance offer various health insurance policies on an individual and family basis, covering the treatment expenses of COVID-19, namely, Star Novel Coronavirus, Corona Rakshak Policy and Corona Kavach Policy. These policies are designed for the coverage of COVID-19 from the 16th day of the inception of the policy. Hence, you can opt for these health insurance covers for all variants of COVID-19, including Omicron. In addition, other regular health plans of Star Health insurance also provide coverage for COVID-19 with a minimum waiting period.
You can avail the facility of consulting doctors via Star’s Telehealth helpline services for Omicron (Covid-19 variant) related queries.
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