New Covid-19 Variant Symptoms Resemble Cold, Influenza, Warns WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that symptoms associated with the new Covid-19 variant PJ.2.1 may resemble those of the common cold and influenza, stressing that the infections cannot be distinguished on the basis of symptoms alone and may require diagnostic testing. WHO said testing remains the most accurate way to identify the virus causing an infection, particularly when…