Pritzker Takes Coronavirus Test After Being Exposed At Meeting

Chicago — Shortly after his daily coronavirus briefing, state officials announced Gov. J.B. Prtizker's would be quarantined and tested after being exposed to COVID-19 on Monday.

"The Governor’s Office was notified this afternoon of a recent exposure to COVID-19 and as result of that possible exposure is currently conducting contact tracing and following all necessary health protocols from IDPH," state officials said in a statement.

"The exposure was the result of an external meeting with the Governor that took place on Monday in a large conference room in the Governor’s Office. The Governor was tested today and his results will be made public when available. The Governor is currently isolating pending his test results."