Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Woodfin posted on his Twitter page, “Covid-19 has made its way to my doorstep. I’ve tested positive but my symptoms are currently mild. Remember everyone- covid is real. Please be safe and protect yourselves and your loved ones this holiday weekend.”
COVID-19 has made its way to my doorstep. I’ve tested positive but my symptoms are currently mild.
— Randall Woodfin (@randallwoodfin) December 31, 2020
Remember, everyone – COVID is real. Please be safe and protect yourselves and your loved ones this holiday weekend.
Alabama is currently under a “Safer at Home” order, which has been extended until January 22 by Gov. Kay Ivey. According to the Alabama Public Health Dashboard, there are over 350,000 coronavirus cases in the state, with over 4,700 deaths. Some of Alabama’s hospitals are quickly filling up with coronavirus patients.
The first round of vaccinations has already begun in Alabama, with over 20,000 vaccinations already administered.
Mayor Woodfin has been a leader in covid precautions and an early supporter of mask mandates. According to ABC3340, Woodfin proposed an ordinance in April that would require people to wear face coverings while in public because of COVID-19.
Alabama State Rep. Kirk Hatcher also tested positive for covid recently. He posted on Twitter, “Today Representative Kirk Hatcher tested positive for COVID-19. This is just another reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic and the need to ensure that we do everything we can to protect our family and friends until we can distribute a vaccine to everyone.”
Today Representative Kirk Hatcher tested positive for COVID-19. This is just another reminder of the seriousness of this pandemic and the need to ensure that we do everything we can to protect our family and friends until we can distribute a vaccine to everyone.
— Kirk Hatcher (@kirkhatcherAl) December 31, 2020
