The Randolph County Health Department has seen more cases of influenza than this time last year. Nurse Carla King said the symptoms are common.

When flu-like symptoms come on, King suggested getting a COVID test to make sure what virus you are dealing with.

King suggested masks and more social distancing a year ago helped limit the cases of influenza. You can hear the full Doctor’s Office program by going to the KWIXLand This Morning interview page in the news section.