"Experts have issued a severe warning about a new and concerning "global healthcare risk" related to COVID-19, stating that it could start a "heart failure pandemic". The rise in COVID-19 cases, especially due to the new strain known as JN.1, could lead to potential heart issues, a new study by Japanese scientists has revealed.

Scientists from Japan's top research institute Riken issued the warning in a new report. They say the ACE2 receptors, which the coronavirus clings to within human cells, are 'very common' in the heart. This means many people who catch the virus may suffer from 'reduced cardiac function'."