Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Chicago IL

11 January, 2022

3:48 PM

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CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday she tested positive for the coronavirus. "Earlier today, I tested positive for COVID-19," the mayor tweeted. "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 Lightfoot said her positive test is an "urgent reminder for folks to get vaccinated and boosted as it's the only way to beat this pandemic."