CHICAGO — After being notified of several close contacts testing positive for COVID-19, Gov. Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine COVID testing regimen.
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The Governor is experiencing mild symptoms and has been prescribed the anti-viral medication, Paxlovid. He will follow CDC guidelines by working from home. The Governor is fully vaccinated and double boosted.
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He urges all Illinoisans to continue following CDC guidance, use anti-viral treatments, and get all available boosters.
"He looks forward to returning to in-person work as soon as possible," according to a statement.
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