COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his wife Fran have both been exposed to two staff members who recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release sent from the Governor’s Office Wednesday.
Both the governor and first lady tested negative for the virus and have no symptoms at this time, according to the release, which adds they are fully vaccinated and have received their COVID-19 booster shots.
In response to the news, DeWine will not participate in any in-person events through Sunday, the release states.
In August 2020 the governor tested negative for COVID-19 hours after testing positive earlier in the day before he was to meet with President Donald Trump. DeWine was an early and strong advocate for people to get the vaccine.
The news of the DeWines’ exposure came as the state prepared the first COVID-19 vaccinations for Ohio children ages 5-11. The state received an initial allotment of 367,500 child doses.