Upstate has its 1st reported case of Flu-Rona

Patient reportedly recovering at home
First Flu-Rona case in South Carolina reported
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The Upstate's first confirmed ​case of “Flurona” has been reported in Spartanburg County. Flu-rona is the term coined for infection with COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. Such co-infections have been confirmed in test results around the world, medical sources saying it was practically inevitable.

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Locally, Doctor Chris Lombardozzi -- Spartanburg Regional's Chief Medical Officer - says at least one case -- the only one he's aware of -- is that of a woman believed to be recovering at home, not hospitalized at any point so far. 

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