With winter approaching and a potentially severe flu season setting in, scientists are talking about the possibility of a "twindemic" of influenza and COVID-19. Adding more pressure to an already stressed medical apparatus, scientists say that the surge of the two conditions could also cause an increase in the occurrence of "flurona," a fearsome co-infection of flu and coronavirus at the same time.
Though some scientists stress that most people possess innate protections that moderate their chances of catching co-infections of flu and COVID-19, others say that these fortifications aren't perfectly foolproof. So, what — specifically — are these protections, and can we count on them to counter future cases of "flurona?"
Read more: What Is A "Twindemic," And Why Should We Worry About It Going Into Flu Season?
Several viruses can circulate simultaneously. In fact, common colds, influenzas and other illnesses — including coronaviruses — are all more common ...
