Northport Mayor Hospitalized With Coronavirus, Blood Clots

Tuscaloosa AL

11 January, 2021

8:57 AM

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NORTHPORT, AL — Northport Mayor Bobby Herndon was hospitalized Sunday after testing positive for the coronavirus earlier in the day. The news comes after Herndon's wife, Kay, was just released from the hospital Friday following a lengthy stay of her own after testing positive for the virus. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. Herndon, 67, said his "breathing is good," with the main problem expressed being that he has developed blood clots. He then said he would be having more tests and ultrasounds conducted on Monday morning. The family has received an outpouring of support since Kay's hospitalization and is once again asking for the community to keep their family in their thoughts. "Pray for Kay who is still recuperating and our children as they worry about their parents," he said on Facebook Monday morning. Herndon has taken a vocal stand for public health and safety after being sworn in for his third non-consecutive term, warning those in the community in December to exercise caution throughout the holidays and moving forward. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter. You can also download the Patch mobile app, free for Apple and Android mobile devices.