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New Covid variant spreads from Canada to US, Europe & Asia: What we know about PJ.2.1

Headline via The Times of India · first report 12 Nov, 15:24 IST, latest 12 Nov, 16:12 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Times of India at 12 Nov, 15:24 IST; the latest is from Times Now at 12 Nov, 16:12 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report12 Nov, 15:24 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 16:12 IST
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In 2026, the emergence of the PJ.2.1 Covid-19 variant has sparked concern as it rapidly spreads across various nations. Laboratory analyses reveal its enhanced ability to penetrate human cells compared to earlier strains. While it showcases limited evasion of…
The new COVID-19 variant is spreading across continents, raising questions about its symptoms, transmission, severity and the precautions people should take.

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

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