Respiratory illnesses are making a comeback across mid-Michigan, with local health experts reporting an uptick in various types.
“At this time, people are dealing with both the flu — those cases are starting to rise — but I think COVID is what we’re starting to see more often in the urgent care and emergency department settings,” said Dr. Jeremiah Madedorn, an infectious disease specialist at Sparrow Health in Lansing.
Madedorn said most recent COVID-19 cases appear to be less severe than those seen in 2020, but the virus still poses a risk to vulnerable groups, including older adults, pregnant individuals and those with weakened immune systems. Antiviral medications can help slow the progression of symptoms, he added…