At a time when the world is grappling with Delta and Omicron variants, and the combination of both called ‘Delmicron’ variant of coronavirus, Israel has reported its first case of 'flurona'— a simultaneous coronavirus and flu infection.

The first 'flurona' virus was found in a woman who recently gave birth in a hospital in Petah Tikva city, in central Israel, Ynet news portal reported on Thursday.

According to reports, the young woman was unvaccinated and results from the hospital detected the co-presence of both the flu and the COVID-19 pathogens.

The woman has presented with relatively mild symptoms of the disease and will be discharged soon.

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The Israeli Health Ministry is presently examining the case, having yet to determine whether the two viruses combined may cause more severe illness.

Meanwhile, Israel has announced that the country is in the midst of a “fifth wave”, with the country logging more cases due to the Omicron variant.

On Thursday, the health authorities reported more than 4,000 new cases, a high not seen since September.

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Anticipating more cases, the country authorised a fourth vaccine shot as a booster dose for people with weakened immune systems to help confront rising Covid cases.

Prime minister Naftali Bennett said Israel, which was among the first countries in the world to offer a booster shot to the public, would “lead the way” in offering a fourth jab.

Booster shots have been administered to 4.2 million people out of a population of 9.4m Israelis.

Till Tuesday, 1,741 Omicron cases have been detected in Israel, of which 1,004 of the carriers recently returned from abroad.

(With inputs from agencies)

At a time when the world is grappling with Delta and Omicron variants, and the combination of both called ‘Delmicron’ variant of coronavirus, Israel has reported its first case of 'flurona'— a simultaneous coronavirus and flu infection.

At a time when the world is grappling with Delta and Omicron variants, and the combination of both called ‘Delmicron’ variant of coronavirus, Israel has reported its first case of 'flurona'— a simultaneous coronavirus and flu infection. The first 'flurona' virus was found in a woman who recently gave birth in a hospital in Petah Tikva city, in central Israel, Ynet news portal reported on Thursday. According to reports, the young woman was unvaccinated and results from the hospital detected the co-presence of both the flu and the COVID-19 pathogens. The woman has presented with relatively mild symptoms of the disease and will be discharged soon. Also read | Covid hospitalisation among US children sees sharp uptick as Omicron fuels new wave of infections The Israeli Health Ministry is presently examining the case, having yet to determine whether the two viruses combined may cause more severe illness. Meanwhile, Israel has announced that the country is in the midst of a “fifth wave”, with the country logging more cases due to the Omicron variant. On Thursday, the health authorities reported more than 4,000 new cases, a high not seen since September. Also read | US Omicron cases could peak by January-end, says top medical chief Fauci Anticipating more cases, the country authorised a fourth vaccine shot as a booster dose for people with weakened immune systems to help confront rising Covid cases. Prime minister Naftali Bennett said Israel, which was among the first countries in the world to offer a booster shot to the public, would “lead the way” in offering a fourth jab. Booster shots have been administered to 4.2 million people out of a population of 9.4m Israelis. Till Tuesday, 1,741 Omicron cases have been detected in Israel, of which 1,004 of the carriers recently returned from abroad. (With inputs from agencies)

After ‘Delmicron’, it's ‘flurona’: Israel reports first double infection of Covid and flu

Omicron is a new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) with a large number of mutations. Globally, the scientists weighed in on the new variant and after the initial examination,&nbsp;they indicated that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta because of its high rate of transmissibility.&nbsp;

After it was first detected last month, Omicron is rapidly spreading across the world with the United Kingdom emerging as one of the hardest-hit countries along with the United States, South Africa, Belgium.&nbsp;

The UK on Friday (December 24) announced a new record number of virus cases fulled by the Omicron variant. The government reported 122,186 new cases in the last 24 hours, more than 2,000 higher than Thursday's figure.&nbsp;

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In Europe, France also set a new daily coronavirus infections record on Friday (Dec 24), as it registered 94,124 cases over 24 hours, the highest figure since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

As per an AFP report on December 24, the number of Covid cases increased by almost a fifth across the world this week. The recent trends and a sharp rise in the number of cases are mostly fueled by the Omicron which is a 'variant of concern'.

Amid a rise in the cases, a new term 'Delmicron' has gone viral, with people trying to find out the details. Hence, here's a report on whatever we know.&nbsp;

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What is 'Delmicron'? 
'Delmicron' has been used by some in the medical fraternity to denote a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. "Delmicron, the twin spikes of Delta and Omicron, in Europe and US has led to a mini tsunami of cases," Dr Shashank Joshi was quoted as saying by India's popular newspaper, The Times Of India.&nbsp;

Is 'Delmicron' a new variant? 
No, 'Delmicron' is not a new variant or mutation. As quoted by TOI, the doctor said that 'Delmicron' is a combination of the protein spikes&nbsp;of both Delta and Omicron.&nbsp;

Can Delta and Omicron combine? 
Early data on the Omicron variant suggests it can be more resistant to vaccines and is more transmissible than the Delta variant. Countries worldwide have begun advising against foreign travel.&nbsp;

Recently, Moderna chief medical officer Paul Burton said it was "certainly" possible Omicron and Delta could team up and create a more dangerous strain. His remark came when he was speaking to the UK Parliament's science and technology committee this week.&nbsp;

An expert said that there is possible that Delta and Omicron could swap genes and trigger a variant, which is even more lethal. These events are scientifically called 'recombination events'.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Europe reintroduces outdoor mask mandate amid Omicron surge

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Omicron is a new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) with a large number of mutations. Globally, the scientists weighed in on the new variant and after the initial examination, they indicated that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta because of its high rate of transmissibility.

Omicron is a new variant of coronavirus (COVID-19) with a large number of mutations. Globally, the scientists weighed in on the new variant and after the initial examination, they indicated that Omicron is the most worrying Covid variant since delta because of its high rate of transmissibility. After it was first detected last month, Omicron is rapidly spreading across the world with the United Kingdom emerging as one of the hardest-hit countries along with the United States, South Africa, Belgium. The UK on Friday (December 24) announced a new record number of virus cases fulled by the Omicron variant. The government reported 122,186 new cases in the last 24 hours, more than 2,000 higher than Thursday's figure. ALSO READ | IIT-Kanpur study tells when third COVID-19 wave in India may peak In Europe, France also set a new daily coronavirus infections record on Friday (Dec 24), as it registered 94,124 cases over 24 hours, the highest figure since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. As per an AFP report on December 24, the number of Covid cases increased by almost a fifth across the world this week. The recent trends and a sharp rise in the number of cases are mostly fueled by the Omicron which is a 'variant of concern'. Amid a rise in the cases, a new term 'Delmicron' has gone viral, with people trying to find out the details. Hence, here's a report on whatever we know. ALSO READ | From oxygen supply to Omicron threat: 10 key highlights of PM Narendra Modi's Covid review meeting What is 'Delmicron'? 'Delmicron' has been used by some in the medical fraternity to denote a combination of the Delta and Omicron variants. "Delmicron, the twin spikes of Delta and Omicron, in Europe and US has led to a mini tsunami of cases," Dr Shashank Joshi was quoted as saying by India's popular newspaper, The Times Of India. Is 'Delmicron' a new variant? No, 'Delmicron' is not a new variant or mutation. As quoted by TOI, the doctor said that 'Delmicron' is a combination of the protein spikes of both Delta and Omicron. Can Delta and Omicron combine? Early data on the Omicron variant suggests it can be more resistant to vaccines and is more transmissible than the Delta variant. Countries worldwide have begun advising against foreign travel. Recently, Moderna chief medical officer Paul Burton said it was "certainly" possible Omicron and Delta could team up and create a more dangerous strain. His remark came when he was speaking to the UK Parliament's science and technology committee this week. An expert said that there is possible that Delta and Omicron could swap genes and trigger a variant, which is even more lethal. These events are scientifically called 'recombination events'. Watch: Europe reintroduces outdoor mask mandate amid Omicron surge ×

What is 'Delmicron'? Is it a new variant or a mutant? All you need to know

Due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases, several US states and European countries have chosen to reintroduce COVID-related restrictions.

While many sources claim that the new outbreak is caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant, an expert has dismissed these claims.

According to him, the Delmicron variety is to blame for the increase in COVID cases in the United States and Europe.

What is Delmicron?

According to scientist, the Delmicron is a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants.

According to a report by several media organisations, Dr Shashank Joshi, a member of Maharashtra's COVID-19 task team has said that, the Delmicron, or the twin spikes of Delta and Omicron, in Europe and the United States, has resulted in a tiny tsunami of cases.&nbsp;

Official comment:

The World Health Organization has yet to comment on the claims that a new strain is developing.

In India, neither the national task force for COVID-19 nor the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have utilised the word "Delmicron".

Meanwhile, medical expert and Maharashtra government's Covid Task Force member Shashank Joshi warned on Thursday that Omicron, the latest coronavirus type, is perhaps the fastest-spreading infectious disease known to man.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases, several US states and European countries have chosen to reintroduce COVID-related restrictions. While many sources claim that the new outbreak is caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant, an expert has dismissed these claims.

Due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases, several US states and European countries have chosen to reintroduce COVID-related restrictions. While many sources claim that the new outbreak is caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant, an expert has dismissed these claims. According to him, the Delmicron variety is to blame for the increase in COVID cases in the United States and Europe. What is Delmicron? According to scientist, the Delmicron is a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants. According to a report by several media organisations, Dr Shashank Joshi, a member of Maharashtra's COVID-19 task team has said that, the Delmicron, or the twin spikes of Delta and Omicron, in Europe and the United States, has resulted in a tiny tsunami of cases. Official comment: The World Health Organization has yet to comment on the claims that a new strain is developing. In India, neither the national task force for COVID-19 nor the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have utilised the word "Delmicron". Meanwhile, medical expert and Maharashtra government's Covid Task Force member Shashank Joshi warned on Thursday that Omicron, the latest coronavirus type, is perhaps the fastest-spreading infectious disease known to man. (With inputs from agencies)

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