Experts have identified there could be signs on your skin that could point to you having Omicron.
The variant has been the cause of the latest wave in the pandemic but exact details of symptoms specific to the strain have yet to be pinned down by experts.
However, reports have warned that unlike the symptoms of the previous waves - a new and continuous cough, a loss or change in taste or smell, and a high temperature - Omicron's symptoms are somewhat more varied, reports the Mirror.
While lots of people are still being hospitalised due to Covid and hundreds are still losing their lives, experts have advised that many of the symptoms of this variant appear to be milder than in previous mutations, and for some, symptoms are more in keeping with those of a cold, although there are reports of many strange and unusual ones circulating as well.
According to the ZOE COVID Study app, rashes are being confirmed by patients who have tested positive for Covid.
Having a rash does not mean you have Covid on its own, however, it could be an indicator and so people finding a new rash may be best off taking a lateral flow test.
According to the data, there are two types of rash that have been reported.
One is similar to a prickly heat rash - it appears in small areas and is itchy and bumpy. It can appear anywhere on the body but is believed to have been most commonly found on the hands and feet, as well as elbows.
The second type is more similar to a hives rash. This style appears as raised bumps on the skin.
Of the two, the prickly heat style is the more persistent and can last for days or even weeks.
Meanwhile the hive-like one tends to come and go much quicker.
Another type of skin-related symptom has been described as similar to chilblain. This third type of indicator points to sore patches which can appear and have a purple or red colouring and often stick out above the skin like little bumps.
These are not reported to be itchy and are more commonly found among younger people to have contracted the virus.
The skin symptoms discussed are thought to be visible for some people with the virus who are not showing any other symptoms.
Therefore if you exhibit these symptoms it might be wise to take a test.
The US-based Center for Disease Control has also identified a symptom on the skin it regards as an "emergency warning sign". They say people should be on the lookout for pale, grey or blue-coloured skin, lips or nail beds.
This is because it can indicate a low level of oxygen in the blood.
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