Physician says most who contract coronavirus will recover fine

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Medical professionals say most people that do contract coronavirus will recover just fine.

Doctor Mike Pietila (pea-et-ah-la) with the Yankton Medical Clinic says only the critically ill would need hospitalization.

Pietila says people need to watch out for each other.

Pietila says this virus is a good example of the need for vaccinations.

Pietila says a fever is a good indication of the severity of an illness.