Despite COVID-19 issues, flu season is upon us

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While health care providers are dealing with Covid-19 infections, influenza is starting to make its seasonal appearance.

Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says its an additional problem.

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Healy says people can be very sick with the flu.

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Healy says the symptoms of flu can look like Covid-19.

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Healy says anyone that is feeling sick should isolate themselves until they can get tested.