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3 Alabama lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
Posted Mar 16, 2021
The Alabama House of Representatives meets on March 2, 2021. Some seats are empty because representatives moved to the gallery and overflow areas to allow for social distancing.
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Alabama House of Representative spokesman Clay Redden said three representatives received positive COVID-19 test results this week.
House Speaker Mac McCutcheon, R-Monrovia, said the three were Reps. Wes Allen, R-Troy; Tommy Hanes, R-Bryant; and Ritchie Whorton, R-Owens Cross Roads. McCutcheon said they got sick over the weekend and did not come to the State House today.
Lawmakers and legislative staff have been receiving regular COVID-19 tests since the session began last month. McCutcheon said no representatives tested positive at the State House today.
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