By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/llinois-gov-pritzker-will-quarantine-2-weeks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter llinois Gov. Pritzker will quarantine 2 weeks Nation Sep 29, 2020 2:38 PM EDT CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus. The staff member had attended events with the first-term Democrat all last week, including in Chicago, Marion and Marseilles. The aide tested positive Monday after feeling symptoms. Pritzker and other administration members tested negative the same day. Pritzker’s office says the government and the staff member were wearing masks during all interactions. According to his office, Pritzker will remain in isolation for 14 days and conduct news media briefings remotely. WATCH: For Illinois voters, COVID-19 and recession are top of mind Insightful, trustworthy journalism, for everyone. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports our mission. Support PBS News Hour today. Donate By — Associated Press Associated Press
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will quarantine for two weeks after a member of his administration tested positive for the coronavirus. The staff member had attended events with the first-term Democrat all last week, including in Chicago, Marion and Marseilles. The aide tested positive Monday after feeling symptoms. Pritzker and other administration members tested negative the same day. Pritzker’s office says the government and the staff member were wearing masks during all interactions. According to his office, Pritzker will remain in isolation for 14 days and conduct news media briefings remotely. WATCH: For Illinois voters, COVID-19 and recession are top of mind Insightful, trustworthy journalism, for everyone. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports our mission. Support PBS News Hour today. Donate