Covid-19 to linger through the winter

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- While hospitals and clinics are dealing with a surge in RSV and flu cases, Covid-19 is also still lingering.

Liz Healy, infection control specialist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, says they still have Covid-19 patients in the hospital.

Healy says they aren’t seeing so many severe cases of Covid-19.

Healy says some basic hygiene helps keep all infections lower.

Healy says its time to get a flu shot and any Covid boosters that you may need.