WHO: No Evidence That New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1 Causes More Severe Symptoms

WHO: No Evidence That New COVID-19 Variant PJ.2.1 Causes More Severe Symptoms
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to suggest that the new COVID-19 variant PJ.2.1 causes more severe symptoms than previously circulating variants, as it continues to monitor its spread in several parts of the world.

According to Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency, WHO officials confirmed that no available data has established a link between the new variant and an increase in the severity of COVID-19, stressing the importance of relying on scientific evidence when assessing potential health risks.

The officials explained that the variant, which has reportedly been detected in North America and Europe, remains part of the coronavirus strains responsible for COVID-19 and should not be considered a separate virus.

The WHO is continuing to monitor developments surrounding PJ.2.1 and assess available data regarding its spread and potential health effects.