Sick woman MOSCOW, 29 Jan. Infection with the omicron strain of coronavirus very often manifests itself in the form of asthenia and headaches. Marina Astafieva, a general practitioner, told about this in an interview with the Zvezda TV channel. «When it enters a cell, any virus begins to release toxins that poison the body. We can immediately notice weakness, asthenia, broken bones, headaches. Pain in general can be everywhere, very diverse,» she explained. The physician also noted that the symptoms of malaise can persist even after recovery, so the body should be given time to «come to its senses.» The Omicron strain, or B.1.1.529, was found in Botswana and South Africa last November. According to experts, those who have been ill and vaccinated can become infected with it. The new variant has already been identified in more than 110 countries, including Russia.