Table 2.
Comparison of clinical symptoms during the first and second SARS-CoV-2 waves
| Symptoms | Wave 1 | Wave 2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 88 (88%) | 195 (87.4%) | 0.80 |
| Fever grade | |||
| Low:high | 72:16 | 151:44 | 0.70 |
| Fever duration | 2.08 ± 0.13 | 2.90 ± 0.14 | <0.01 |
| Oxygen requirement | 4 (4.0%) | 8 (3.6%) | 0.80 |
| Cough | 40 (40.0%) | 152 (68.2%) | <0.01 |
| Tiredness | 62 (62.0%) | 180 (80.7%) | 0.90 |
| Shortness of breath | 15 (15.0%) | 65 (29.1%) | 0.006 |
| Myalgia | 20 (20.0%) | 157 (70.4%) | 0.50 |
| Chills | 11 (11.0%) | 35 (15.7%) | 0.20 |
| Sore throat | 40 (40.0%) | 119 (53.3%) | 0.02 |
| Runny nose | 9 (9.0%) | 66 (29.6%) | <0.01 |
| Headache | 20 (20.0 %) | 125 (56.0%) | <0.01 |
| Chest pain | 11 (11.0 %) | 37 (16.6%) | 0.20 |
| Weight loss | 13 (13.0%) | 30 (13.5%) | 0.91 |
| Others | 6 (6.0%) | 24 (18.5%) | 2.19 |