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Fears of an increase in Corona injuries in the winter
Numerous warnings issued by various health authorities regarding the increase in new Corona virus infections with the start of the winter season, especially with the expectation that many will be infected with influenza, which can make it difficult to identify the virus infection.
Health officials in Solano County, California, USA, confirmed the first double case of a person infected with Covid-19 and influenza, according to local channel KCRA-3.
And the condition of the person, whose identity or gender has not been disclosed, unless they are under 65, is “unclear,” according to the report, which comes amid warnings of possible serious repercussions should the two viruses interact, especially among the groups most vulnerable to contagion.
“Being infected with Covid-19 or the seasonal flu this winter weakens immunity and makes the person vulnerable to other diseases,” Bella Matthias from the provincial health office told the television channel, asking everyone to get vaccinated against flu as soon as possible.
And medical experts had warned that it was too early to predict how Corona would interact with the flu if infected with the two viruses simultaneously, given that Corona is still an emerging virus.
But several studies have indicated that the flu vaccine can also help boost the immune system against Covid-19.
American infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci had warned of a catastrophic winter this year and hinted that he could support the idea of requiring people to wear a mask, especially in light of the steady increase in corona cases in the United States.
Even in the event of a COVID-19 vaccine emerging, health experts urge citizens to maintain recommended measures to combat the epidemic, including social distancing, wearing a muzzle, and frequent hand washing with soap.
They also recommend committing to self-quarantine in case any of the symptoms of the two similar illnesses appear, until a laboratory test is performed to reveal the patient’s condition.
