Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, just hours after her late-night press conference to announce students would soon be able to return to school.
The Democratic mayor announced she was experiencing coldlike symptoms and isolating at home.
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“Earlier today, I tested positive for COVID-19,” Lightfoot said. “I am experiencing cold-like symptoms but otherwise feel fine which I credit to being vaccinated and boosted. I will continue to work from home while following the CDC guidelines for isolation.”
Earlier today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I am experiencing cold-like symptoms but otherwise feel fine which I credit to being vaccinated and boosted. I will continue to work from home while following the CDC guidelines for isolation.
— Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) January 11, 2022
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Lightfoot was last in the public at a press conference late Monday night to announce an agreement was reached between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools over in-person learning and COVID-19 safety protocols.
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The mayor reportedly received her COVID-19 booster shot on Nov. 12 during a citywide event promoting vaccinations.
