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Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized After Positive Covid Test

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson have both tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the family confirmed late Saturday.

Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson have both tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the family confirmed late Saturday.

The couple is hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

“They are both being monitored and cared for is all we can tell you at this time,” the family spokesperson stated.

Check back for updates.

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