YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – Mike Stevens of Yankton is recovering from a COVID-19 infection that put him in the hospital and feeling the effects for over five weeks.

Stevens says he is concerned about more infections this fall and winter.

Stevens says people have to take steps to protect each other.

Stevens says he is following his doctor’s advice.

Stevens, who served in the legislature until 2018, will return to the state House in January.