While the world is gripped with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a woman from Israel has been diagnosed with Flu and COVID-19 simultaneously, a condition which is being termed as “Flurona’. The new condition is the latest concern among health experts.
What is Flurona?
Flurona is not a new variant but a condition of double infection, according to experts. A patient could be having Flurona if they get infected with Covid-19 and some influenza viruses in their body at the same time.
Both viruses would result in a full range of severe symptoms, including pneumonia, respiratory complications, and myocarditis, which could lead to death if left untreated.
Israeli health officials have warned of a “twindemic” that could lead to patients swarming the hospitals with flu and COVID-19.
The condition is similar to ‘Delmicron’, where Delta and Omicron strains of Covid-19 attacks the body together.
First Case of Flurona:
The first case of Flurona was reported in Petah Tikva city, in central Israel, on December 23, a report on Ynet news portal said. A pregnant woman was admitted to a medical centre and had relatively mild symptoms. According to reports, she was also not vaccinated against Covid-19.
Preventive measures:
Flurona symptoms are the same as coronavirus and the flu virus. Those with high temperature, loss of smell or taste, a persistent cough, sore throat, headache and runny nose must consult the doctor immediately and get tested for the COVID-19 virus.
As in the case of COVID-19, it is better to avoid close contact, maintain social distancing, stay at home when sick, wash your hands, practise good health habits and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of germs.
Concerns:
Flurona could lead to the emergence of extensive and dreadful symptoms such as pneumonia and various other respiratory complexities, say experts.
