Symptoms of the new coronavirus variant known as PJ.2.1 may resemble those of a common cold or influenza. This was reported by MIR 24, citing the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to WHO experts, it is impossible to determine which infection a person has contracted based on a single symptom alone. Therefore, laboratory tests are essential for making an accurate diagnosis, selecting appropriate treatment and making effective decisions based on the epidemiological situation.

Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) has also provided information about the PJ.2.1 strain. According to the agency, despite the characteristics of the new variant, it does not cause more severe illness or additional complications compared with other coronavirus variants.