A first case of “Flurona”, a double infection with influenza and Covid-19, has been detected in Israel. However, this would not be the first global case.
A first case of “Flurona” identified in Israel. According to the media The Times of Israel, a first patient was doubly infected with Covid-19 and influenza. It is said to be an unvaccinated pregnant woman, who would present mild symptoms of breathing difficulties.
The patient is said to have left Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on Thursday, December 30. It is however not the first case of “Flurona”. Others are said to have been seen in the United States in 2020. Currently, the combination of the two infections is being studied to determine whether it could cause more serious illness. Analyzes and an investigation have been launched.
Others have likely been doubly infected, health officials said. However, no diagnosis was identified. The Minister of Health was also worried about having to manage two epidemics at the same time.