For some people, this condition is severely restricted and can affect their ability to carry out daily activities (Image: Getty Images).

New studies suggest that Omicron coronavirus variants are less likely to cause long-term covid than Delta strains.

This study showed that the probability of taking long-acting Covid was between 20% and 50% lower during the Omicron period, depending on the age of the person and the time after vaccination.

The analysis was carried out by researchers at King’s College London using data from the Zoecovid symptom study.

Dr Claire Steves, lead author from King’s College London, said: .. ‘

“Given the number of victims, it is important to continue to support them at work, at home and in the NHS.”

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New studies suggest a variant of the Omicron coronavirus that is less likely to cause long-term covid than Delta strains (Credit: Getty Images)

Long-term Covid is defined by the National Organization for Health Technology Assessment (Nice) guidelines as a new or current symptom more than 4 weeks after illness onset.

Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, loss of concentration, and joint pain. For some people, this condition is severely restricted and can affect their ability to perform daily activities.

From December 20 last year to March 9 this year, the study identified 56,003 UK adults who tested positive when Omicron was the predominant strain.

The researchers compared this to 41,361 cases who first tested positive between June 1 and November 27 of last year, when Delta was the top choice.

A new study published in a Lancet letter found that 4.4% of Omicron cases were affected by long-term Covid, compared to 10.8% of Delta cases.

However, during the Omicron period from December 2021 to February 2022, many people were infected with this subspecies, so many people had Covid for a long time.

The Office for National Statistics estimates that the number of people with long-term covid rose from 1.3 million in January to 2 million on May 1.