Explained: What is 'Florona' that Israel has found and why are experts worried

Israel has detected its first case of 'Florona', a double infection of COVID-19 and influenza. The worrisome development comes at a time when the world is battling a surge fuelled by the Omicron strain. 'Florona' is not a new variant, it is believed to be the occurrence of flu & COVID-19 at the same time. Some experts have flagged that 'Florona' may indicate a major breakdown of the immune system, voicing concerns over two viruses entering the human body at the same time.