Moscow: In a shocking piece of news, there have been reports of rise of a mystery Covid like illness in Russia whiich has led to hospitalization of several people. According to reports, the mystery virus in Russia is causing severe respiratory symptoms, muscle weakness, prolonged high fever, with many coughing up blood. However the Russian health authorities have refused the reports and media claims of the virus being unidentified. Officials have clarified that no new pathogen has been found. They have further told media that it is a common respiratory infection. Russian agency Rospotrebnadzor said that there is, “no evidence of a new or unidentified virus circulating on the territory of the Russian Federation.” The disease is reportedly causing acute upper respiratory tract infection of unspecified origin. The first claims of a mystery virus appeared on March 29, said reports. Social media users shared experiences of prolonged and severe illness on various platforms and said their symptoms were worse than Covid 19. Further detailed reports awaited in this regard.