The original-type SARS-CoV-2 virus refers to the genomic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 identified from the first cases before the emergence of VoC. Symptoms reported by caregivers were those that were new and/or associated with the current illness. Core COVID-19 symptoms included ageusia, anosmia, cough, or fever,19 (link) defined as a documented temperature of at least 38.0°C in the ED, in the referring clinic or hospital, at home, or a tactile fever.23 (link)
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