* Get your shots, people…

After a close contact advised today they were positive for COVID-19, I immediately was tested & learned that I too have the virus–despite being fully vaccinated for many months.

While this is a breakthrough case, thankfully the symptoms are relatively mild.

— Dan McConchie (@DanMcConchie) August 21, 2021

Look: I know someone who is suffering in the hospital right now because they refused to get vaccinated.

The virus is real. The danger is real.

Get vaccinated. Do it today.

— Dan McConchie (@DanMcConchie) August 21, 2021

Full disclosure, I had an indoor contact with Leader McConchie on Wednesday, so I will be tested Saturday and Sunday, and, heck, maybe Monday just to make sure.

…Adding… Statement from Leader McConchie…

Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie has confirmed he is experiencing a break-through case of COVID-19. McConchie was vaccinated against the virus earlier this spring, and presently has very mild symptoms.

Additionally, contact tracing in accordance with public health guidelines was implemented immediately upon receiving the positive test result.

“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms,” McConchie said. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families agasint the virus. I encourage anyone with whom I have had the most brief contact in the last few days to be tested as a safeguard.”

I’m heading out soon to Springfield Clinic to be tested.

…Adding… I’m feeling great, but will be taking another test tomorrow and one more just before session starts to make extra sure…

My rapid test came back negative. PCR test scheduled tomorrow. I feel fine. No symptoms. Please, people, get vaccinated.

— Rich Miller (@capitolfax) August 21, 2021

* Sunday update…

Still no symptoms at all and got an easy-peasy PCR test today at Walgreen's drive-thru. Was told to expect results in 3-5 days, so lots of folks must be getting themselves tested. Please, get vaccinated.

— Rich Miller (@capitolfax) August 22, 2021

Going in for one of those U of I saliva tests tomorrow.