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Bost tests positive for COVID-19

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“I learned last night that I have tested positive for COVID-19. Despite taking my temperature regularly and having no evidence of a fever, I experienced a mild cough and a rapid loss of both taste and smell and recognized it was important to get tested immediately.

“My staff and I have consulted with Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician for additional guidance and any staff I’ve been in close contact with will quarantine until receiving their own test results. We are also beginning the process of reaching out to any constituents I’ve met with in recent days.

“I am postponing my public event schedule but will continue conducting virtual meetings as I isolate at home. We are taking this situation seriously and will continue to serve the people of Southern Illinois while doing our best to ensure their health and safety. I will provide additional updates in the days ahead and am anxious to get back to work as soon as I make a full recovery.”

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:05 am

Comments

My sincere best wishes to Congressman Bost to a speedy, easy, and full recovery.

I wish this virus on no one.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:15 am
- brewmn - wow.

Comment by Stu Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:23 am
brewmn that is really nasty dude. You should be banned.

Comment by allknowingmasterofraccoodom Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:24 am
Get well soon Rep Bost (and staff).

Comment by Dan Johnson Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:27 am
It was only a matter of time till public figures started to catch it. I see political types wearing porous surgical masks when there are better alternatives. The virus wont stop. Clay County had its first death yesterday. Only about 7-8 counties still untouched.

Comment by Anotheretiree Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:34 am
Wishing Mike a speedy recovery.

Comment by Spfld Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:35 am
When those with access to top-flight health care and equipment can catch this it should be an alarm bell for those screaming for restaurants and sports to open up.
It’s not, but should be.
And we ain’t close to winter, yet.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 10:37 am
===You should be banned===

Appears to have been a first-time commenter from Evanston.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 11:00 am
= When those with access to top-flight health care and equipment can catch this it should be an alarm bell for those screaming for restaurants and sports to open up.==

I’m not sure I understand why you mention top flight health care and equipment as if they somehow prevent exposure to this virus. Or as if they somehow prevent a person from getting the virus. They may mitigate the severity of your illness or they may not. Famous and rich people die of it too.

We are in the middle of a pandemic. That should set off alarm bells on it’s own.

Comment by thoughts matter Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 11:07 am
===I’m not sure I understand why you mention top flight health care and equipment as if they somehow prevent exposure to this virus.===

How many times has Bost joined his colleagues in voting to repeal the Affordable Healthcare Act?

And despite enormous political differences, I wish him a quick and complete recovery. I also hope he remembers how important access to healthcare is for the people in his district that don’t have full health benefits paid for by the government. It’s bad enough to be sick. Worrying about paying doctor bills doesn’t help.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 12:03 pm
47th ward - I understand your comments, and agree with them. Maybe your comments are what Flyin Elvis was trying to say. I just didn’t understand his comments that way.

Comment by thoughts matter Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 1:47 pm
The dog did it.

Comment by walker Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 3:06 pm
Godspeed, Mike

Comment by The Old Man Friday, Oct 9, 20 @ 3:43 pm