CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has tested positive for coronavirus after coming down with "minor" symptoms over the weekend, he announced in a statement Tuesday.
“After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today that I have tested positive for COVID-19," Raoul wrote in a statement.
He said he has been self-isolating since the onset of his symptoms and will continue to do so "in accordance with guidance from my doctor and public health authorities. Additionally, we are in the process of notifying individuals I may have come into contact with so that they can self-isolate and seek telehealth guidance."
Raoul said his symptoms continue to be mild and he is in regular contact with his staff and will continue to manage operations at his office.
"As I join the countless Illinois residents working from home, the programs and services provided by the Attorney General’s office will continue uninterrupted," he said. “Although the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois is decreasing, I urge people to follow guidance from public health officials by staying at least six feet away from others, wearing a face mask when around others, and washing your hands often. I am fortunate to be otherwise healthy and am following recommendations to protect those around me. I encourage all Illinois residents to take precautions to protect themselves and vulnerable residents from contracting COVID-19.”