Russian epidemiologist identifies key symptom of new COVID-19 variant
A Russian epidemiologist says severe sore throat is the main symptom of the new COVID-19 PJ.2.1 variant, which is spreading in several countries.
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AIRussian epidemiologist and Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Education Gennady Onishchenko has identified the most common symptoms of the new coronavirus variant.
He stated that the main symptom of infection with the PJ.2.1 COVID-19 variant is a severe sore throat, emphasizing that "sore throat has become the predominant symptom," according to Russia Today.
The World Health Organization has noted the global spread of the new COVID-19 PJ.2.1 variant, with its prevalence rising in several countries, including the United States and Canada.