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CHICAGO - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will work remotely after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.
The governor's office said Pritzker came into close contact Tuesday with a state employee who tested positive for the virus.
Pritzker, who is fully-vaccinated and has received his booster shot, tested negative for COVID-19 Wednesday morning but will work remotely out of an abundance of caution, his office said in a statement.
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Pritzker said he plans to take meetings remotely through Sunday.
The governor's office encouraged resident to visit Vaccines.gov to find a location to receive a vaccine or booster dose. To find your nearest testing location, click here.