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Gov. DeWine, First Lady exposed to person with COVID Monday; both test negative

Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Monday evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine were exposed to a person who has since tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release sent on Thursday by the governor’s office.

The release states that neither of the couple have symptoms, and both tested negative for COVID-19 Thursday morning.

The DeWines are postponing public events at this time and will continue to be tested daily, the release states.

The DeWines were exposed to someone with COVID-19 back in November as well, during which time they also postponed public events, but tested negative.