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Symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus variant PJ.2.1 may resemble a common cold or flu. In this regard, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends not to rely solely on symptoms and, if necessary, to undergo laboratory testing, NST reports.
The WHO explained that symptoms of coronavirus infection, flu, and other respiratory diseases largely coincide. To establish the exact cause of malaise, specialized testing may be required.
– Symptoms of COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory infections may coincide. Therefore, based solely on symptoms, it is impossible to determine with confidence which particular respiratory virus caused the infection, the WHO said.
According to organization experts, diagnostics are especially important in situations where test results can influence the choice of further therapy. It can also be crucial for making health protection decisions.
About the new coronavirus strain, scientists stated at the end of spring. The first confirmed PJ.2.1 sample was detected 2 in May in the Canadian province of Ontario. Subsequently, the virus was detected in other regions of Canada, and by the end of June – in New York. Later, infection cases were found in several U.S. states.
22 April Golubovska explained what makes the coronavirus "Tsikada" dangerous, discovered in Ukraine.
15 April Kurotko briefly wrote about what other biological dangers threaten the world.
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