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Harmon says he’s recovering from “mild” breakthrough case

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Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) is recovering from a mild breakthrough case of COVID-19.

He experienced mild symptoms late last week. He immediately self-isolated and sought testing. Contact tracing was implemented upon receiving the result.

Harmon was vaccinated this spring.

“I’m even more grateful to be vaccinated, given how mild my symptoms have been. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and also to not let their guard down as we try to get back to normal,” Harmon said.

…Adding… The Senate Democrats just finished a virtual caucus meeting. “He looked and sounded good,” said one member.

…Adding… Sun-Times…

Harmon’s political spokesman said he would not attend any political events this week at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Harmon was slated to speak at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association brunch on Wednesday.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:14 am

Comments

I appreciate this messaging when someone comes down with a breakthrough (which is a horrible name) case. Folks should be constantly reinforcing that the goal of vaccine is to save lives, and not necessarily keep people from ever getting COVID.

Comment by Montrose Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:18 am
Wishing the senate leader a speedy recovery.

Harmon’s and others’ mild illnesses are testaments to the vaccine’s effectiveness in keeping people out of the hospital, which is the name of the game.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:32 am
Spending my morning on a house full of potential break thru cases as both my kids were exposed to COVID at daycare on Thursday and subsequently developed symptoms. We all had COVID in January

Comment by SWIL_Voter Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:42 am
Hope Sen. Harmon gets better soon. Don’t expect the masks to go away any time soon, perhaps until Spring 2022, or whenever this plague has run its course throughout the world.

Comment by Ares Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:48 am
My best to President Harmon for a continued safe and speedy recovery

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 10:51 am
Maybe we should give a shout out to the public servants
who continue to serve their constituents during this crisis.

Comment by Loop Lady Monday, Aug 16, 21 @ 3:53 pm

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