Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the United States, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth says she has tested positive for the virus.
Duckworth made the announcement on social media Sunday, saying she is experiencing mild symptoms from the virus.I will continue working for the people of Illinois in isolation and follow medical guidance on when to return to the Senate chamber.“I will continue working for the people of Illinois in isolation and follow medical guidance on when to return to the Senate chamber,” she said.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyWhile exact case numbers aren’t available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the number of COVID-related hospitalizations has been on the rise nationwide. The last week of August, 17,418 patients were admitted to hospitals because of the virus, an uptick of nearly 16% over the previous week.
Different variants of the virus are leading to the increases, with CDC officials expected to announce new protocols for a new COVID vaccine booster dose in coming days.
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