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Reports of a severely painful "razor blade throat" among some COVID-19 patients in China have sparked online concern. However, doctors say this symptom, while unpleasant, isn't new or specific to recent variants. Severe sore throats have been associated with COVID infections for some time. Experts emphasize that current COVID-19 symptoms remain similar to previous variants, although milder. They recommend staying home when sick, practicing preventive measures like masking and vaccination (especially for high-risk individuals), and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist.

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