Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White tests positive for the coronavirus
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, his office confirmed on Thursday.
Double vaccinated and boosted, White is experiencing mild symptoms but plans to continue working as he quarantines from home, according to his office.
The outgoing secretary's diagnosis comes after the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention announced revised guidelines earlier this month, reducing the time spent quarantining after a positive test. The CDC now recommends those that test positive to isolate for five days.
![Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White delivers his remarks during Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, 2021. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_4i5deIq_Ujh_.Lp8EmZuQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY5Mw--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-state-journal-register/899fd6ad9add37599424455f73154e23)
After that, individuals can leave their homes but are asked to wear a mask indoors for five more days.
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