Possible Coronavirus Outbreak Traced To Vestavia Polling Location

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL — More than 2,000 voters who cast their ballots at Horizon Church in Vestavia Hills Nov. 3 may have been exposed to COVID-19, according to Jefferson County health officials.

So far, four people who voted at the church — at 2345 Columbiana Road in Vestavia Hills — have tested positive for the virus, according to a tweet posted Thursday from Secretary of State John Merrill.

A statement from county manager Tony Petelos said the Jefferson County Department of Health has recommended the following actions for anyone who voted at Horizon Church:

• If you are having any symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, loss of taste or smell or other symptoms, you should be tested for COVID-19.
• If you are having shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms, you should seek medical care.
• If you are over the age of 60 years or you have a chronic health condition, consider calling your primary care provider to discuss possibly being tested.
• If you are not having symptoms, continue to monitor your health until at least Nov. 17, which is 2 weeks after the date of possible exposure.