Desert Flu 2024

Desert Flu 2024 (also known as DEF-24) is a respiratory illness that originated in Saudi Arabia in February 2024 (January 24th, 2021).

The flu is an easily spread respiratory illness. It's primary symptoms are coughing, 100 degree+ fever and extreme nausea. The flu is easily caught by travelling, large crowds, and excessive hugging, kissing, or being any where near someone's saliva.

People are tested for DEF-24 by a saliva sample inside a cup. There is also one alternative, which is where a cotton swab is stuck down your throat. The cotton swab test is cheaper, but more painful.