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.
Today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 by his personal physician. Governor DeWine has been experiencing mild symptoms such as a runny nose, headache, body aches, and a sore throat.
— Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) April 15, 2022
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