The horrible virus, which is said to cause headaches, blocked sinuses and fatigue, was shared by one user on the popular Reddit page r/CasualUK. They told of how the cold lasted for weeks, leaving them unable to get out of bed. Another user of the page popped up in the forum, saying: "I'm just emerging from it now. I'm assuming it's a Covid variant that isn't picked up by the tests, it was worse than any winter bug I'd had before 2020." Another person on the site shared their horrendous experience with the overproduction of mucus, writing: "Currently on day 5 of it.

Source: The Times November 27, 2023 13:22 UTC