The First Case of 'Flurona' Has Been Detected In Los Angeles

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According to CBS Los Angeles, the first case of 'Flurona' has been detected in Los Angeles. 'Flurona' is a combination of Influenza and Coronavirus, and the first case was detected at the testing site across from the Getty Center. The patient is a teenage boy who has tested positive for both the flu and coronavirus, and he was the only person in his family that tested positive for both. 'Flurona' was first reported in Israel according to CBS, and the patient was an unvaccinated pregnant woman. Other cases have been reported in Florida and Texas and are all Teenagers. Symptoms for "Flurona include stuffy nose, respiratory difficulties, and weakness. Find your local testing center here. Find out where to get vaccinated against COVID-19 here.


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