Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s office on Tuesday released a statement announcing that a “part-time employee” for the office has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Ainsworth’s office advised that the individual “works only a handful of hours each week” and “tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.”
“The employee, whose work area is separated from the rest of the staff, last worked in the office on the morning of Thursday, June 18,” the statement said.
The lieutenant governor’s suite is located in the Alabama State House. The legislature is not currently in session.
“All members of the office staff have been tested or are in the process of being tested for COVID-19 in response, and, thus far, no additional positive results have been reported,” Ainsworth’s office outlined. “In addition, the State House suite has been thoroughly cleaned and will remain closed until all employees’ test results have been returned.”
“Employees are working remotely from home, and phones are being answered in order to continue providing services to the citizens who need them,” the statement concluded.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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