Strange virus causing coughing up blood appears in Russia, WHO warns of high risk of new pandemic

A virus of unknown origin has emerged in Russia, with symptoms including coughing up blood and high fever, while COVID-19 and flu tests have both come back negative.

Strange virus causing coughing up blood appears in Russia. (Illustration photo. Source: AFP)

There are currently no specific figures on the number of virus infections and hospitalizations.

Initially, people infected with this strange virus will feel tired and have body aches. A few days later, their health condition will deteriorate rapidly, they can have a fever as high as 39 degrees, be bedridden and cough up blood.

One patient said that despite taking medication for several days, the cough did not go away. However, tests for Covid-19 and acute respiratory infections were both negative.

Doctors have not yet determined the source of the virus. Health experts are still investigating new cases and looking for effective treatments. Doctors recommend that people with symptoms seek emergency care if their condition worsens.

Earlier, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Russia, Mr. Batyr Berdyklychev, warned of the high risk of a new pandemic caused by mutated microorganisms, and emphasized the importance of preparation at the national and international levels.

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