First Lady Fran DeWine diagnosed with COVID-19; Gov. DeWine still recovering

COLUMBUS — UPDATE @ 2:31 p.m. (April 18):

The Governor’s Office has announced First Lady Fran DeWine has now been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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She is experiencing symptoms similar to her husband Gov. Mike DeWine. The state said Gov. Mike DeWine’s symptoms have not worsened since he was diagnosed on Friday.

INITIAL REPORT:

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

In a tweet, DeWine announced that he was diagnosed by his physician.

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He has been experiencing mild symptoms such as a sore throat and a headache.

He has said he is in quarantine out to follow the Center for Disease Control guidelines.

First Lady Fran DeWine is experiencing no symptoms and has tested negative.

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