CHICAGO, Ill. — After being notified of several close contacts testing positive for COVID-19, Gov. JB Pritzker has received a positive test result during his routine COVID testing regimen.
The governor is experiencing mild symptoms and has been prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. He will follow CDC guidelines by working from home.
Pritzker is fully vaccinated and double boosted. He is urging all Illinoisans to continue following CDC guidance, utilize anti-viral treatments, and get all available boosters.
The governor said Tuesday he looks forward to returning to in person work as soon as possible.
I’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and am experiencing mild symptoms, but thanks to anti-viral medications like Paxlovid and vaccines I’ll be on the mend much quicker. Thank you for all the well wishes!
— Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) July 19, 2022
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