Lt. Gov. Randy McNally tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

Melissa Brown
Nashville Tennessean
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, stands for the Pledge of Allegiance during a special session of the Tennessee Senate, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee's General Assembly is meeting for a special legislative session to address COVID-19 measures after Republican Gov. Bill Lee declined to do so. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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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