Thread by @elisaperego78

We need to always keep in mind #Omicron's potential to lead to #LongCovid
Many early omicron symptoms have been described as "mild" in the press. Yet, they are potentially signs of growing, severe, prolonged pathology, like neurological impairment and immune dysfunction

https://twitter.com/ahandvanish/status/1467258050188918784

We always need to remember covid often starts with a milder prodromal phase (early few days). More severe pathology can develop across the disease course, especially in view of immune dysfunction, neurological impairment and vascular damage --->
#LongCovid

Earlier variants appear to have been more likely to lead to severe pulmonary pathology, with a first peak in the second week --- often dubbed "second week crash". This can also be accompanied by life threatening "silent hypoxia" | barely symptomatic low saturation

#LongCovid

Earlier reports and animal models *seem* to indicate less severe lung pathology *on average* than with other variants--- especially in the vaccinated. Pneumonia and life threatening pathology in early #Omicron however do remain a real threat

#LongCovid

Emerging evidence including from the #LongCovid community reporting on reinfection--- and early healthcare data --- do suggest #Omicron may lead to prolonged symptoms and sequelae. We know that omicron that can kill and bring people to the hospital

We don't know the full range of action of this variant, especially in those who aren't full vaccinated. These include little children. We need to remain vigilant and avoid premature minimizing of the dangers from #Omicron

#LongCovid