The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Aug. 21 with COVID-19, has moved to a rehabilitation center as his symptoms abate, while his wife, Jacqueline, has been moved into the intensive care unit at the hospital, according to a statement from Jonathan Jackson, one of the couple’s five children.

       Jackson, 79, has been transferred to the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab for physical and occupational therapy. Jacqueline, 77, is receiving Increased oxygen and breathing on her own.

       Jackson said his parents “continue to receive excellent medical care” for the coronavirus.

       “We urge that you continue to keep them in your prayers,” he said.

       The civil rights leader is vaccinated against the virus. He received his first dose in January during a publicized event as he urged others to receive the inoculation as soon as possible.

       Jesse Jackson has Parkinson’s disease, but has remained an active voice in voting rights, mask mandates for schools and affordable housing, among other causes. Earlier this month, he was arrested for civil disobedience, and in late July, Jackson was arrested during a sit-in at the Phoenix office of Democratic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who has faced pressure over her opposition to ending the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation.

       The Associated Press contributed.

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