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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is seen in his chambers at the U.S. Supreme Court structure in Washington, U.S. June 6,2016 REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who was hospitalized recently with flu-like signs, does not have actually COVID-19, a court spokesperson stated on Monday.
The court revealed on Sunday night that the 73- year-old conservative justice had actually been confessed with an infection to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington on Friday night, however did not define the kind of infection. Thomas was being treated with intravenous prescription antibiotics, the court stated.
” His signs are easing off, he is resting easily, and he anticipates to be launched from the healthcare facility in a day or 2,” court representative Patricia McCabe stated in a declaration on Sunday.
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McCabe on Monday stated Thomas did not have actually COVID-19
Thomas, who did not participate the court’s oral arguments on Monday, will take part in the factor to consider of the cases he misses out on utilizing records, audio of the arguments and briefs, the court stated.
The Supreme Court, like numerous offices, ran from another location previously in the pandemic, with oral arguments heard by teleconference. Conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh evaluated favorable for COVID-19 last October, simply days prior to the court resumed in-person oral arguments.
The court structure stays closed to the general public.
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Reporting by Andrew Chung and Lawrence Hurley in Washington; Editing by Will Dunham
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