Lt. Gov. Randy McNally tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed Thursday.
“Out of the abundance of caution, Lt. Governor McNally was tested for COVID on Tuesday. He received a positive result and is experiencing mild symptoms," spokesperson Adam Kleinheider said.
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Senate Republicans were informed of McNally's diagnosis Thursday at a bill review meeting prior to the day's floor session.
McNally, a retired pharmacist, last year encouraged Tennesseans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Reach Melissa Brown at mabrown@tennessean.com.
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