COVID IL: Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton tests positive for COVID-19

Stratton said she received her COVID vaccine and booster and has mild symptoms

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Thursday, December 30, 2021
IL Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton tests positive for COVID
Stratton said she received her COVID vaccine and booster and has mild symptoms.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton announced Thursday morning that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

She said in a tweet just before 10 a.m. that she has mild symptoms and will isolate as she recovers.

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"I'm so relieved to be fully vaccinated and boosted. If you have yet to do so, please get vaccinated, your booster and wear a mask. I appreciate your prayers and good vibes!" Stratton said.

Stratton is a native of Chicago's South Side and lives in the city's Bronzeville neighborhood with her family.

On Wednesday, Illinois reported a record-high 21,098 new COVID cases, as the omicron variant continues to spread across the state.