Chicago (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois will work in isolation through the end of this week after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
She said Wednesday that a doctor recommended the step to keep her “family, colleagues and staff as safe as possible.” Duckworth says her symptoms remain mild and she’s thankful that she’s fully vaccinated and double boosted.
She says she cannot encourage her ”fellow Americans more strongly to get vaccinated and continue getting your boosters as advised by medical professionals.”
Other members of Congress from Illinois who’ve also tested positive for COVID-19 include Lauren Underwood, Brad Schneider, Sean Casten and Bobby Rush.
