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Coronavirus Close to Home

Coronavirus Close to Home

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Schools closing in northeast Nebraska due to possible exposure to the coronavirus brings it close to home.

Doctor Mike Pietila with the Yankton Medical Clinic says they have had at least one presumptive positive test so far.
He says most people, if they catch it, will have a mild infection….

While test kits are available, Pietila says the need for more testing may be past…

Pietila says the biggest hazard is people spreading the virus before they know they have it…

Pietila says it will take some time for the virus to run its course.

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