Illinois Senate president tests positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Senate President Don Harmon tested positive for a "mild breakthrough" case of COVID-19 and was recovering from symptoms, his office announced Monday.
The Democrat from Oak Park was vaccinated in the spring. He began experiencing symptoms late last week, self-isolated and tested positive, according to a statement. His office said "contact tracing was implemented."
"I’m even more grateful to be vaccinated, given how mild my symptoms have been," Harmon said in a statement. "I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and also to not let their guard down as we try to get back to normal."
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Harmon, an attorney, was elected senate president last year. He was first elected to the Illinois Senate in 2002.