Sen. Katie Britt recovering after facial numbness

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Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said she was admitted to a hospital over the weekend after experiencing symptoms that doctors attributed to nerve swelling likely caused by a post-viral infection.

"While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face," she said in a statement Monday, adding that she was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama, for evaluation. Doctors determined that her symptoms were a result of swelling of a facial nerve, most likely caused by a post-viral infection.

The senator said she is now receiving outpatient care. She said it was not a life-threatening condition, but her recovery “could take several weeks.”

“I am grateful for the medical professionals providing excellent care, and my family and I are deeply grateful for your prayers,” Britt said.

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said she was admitted to a hospital over the weekend after experiencing symptoms that doctors attributed to nerve swelling likely caused by a post-viral infection.

"While with my family in Montgomery this past weekend, I experienced a sudden onset of numbness in my face," she said in a statement Monday, adding that she was admitted to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama, for evaluation. Doctors determined that her symptoms were a result of swelling of a facial nerve, most likely caused by a post-viral infection.

The senator said she is now receiving outpatient care. She said it was not a life-threatening condition, but her recovery “could take several weeks.”

“I am grateful for the medical professionals providing excellent care, and my family and I are deeply grateful for your prayers,” Britt said.

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Britt late in the primary race after souring on Brooks for expressing a desire to move on from the 2020 election, which Trump continued to claim he won.