Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive for the coronavirus just ahead of a planned meeting with President Trump.
Deputy White House Press Secretary Judd Deere tweeted that the president wishes DeWine “a speedy and full recovery and commends the job he’s doing for the great state of Ohio.”
DeWine’s first try at a statewide requirement for wearing masks inside businesses — back in April — drew backlash that led him to rescind that directive the following day, a stutter among the aggressive moves that had won him early praise in his efforts to curb the virus. “We are saddened to hear of Gov. Mike DeWine’s test result. We know how hard he’s been working to keep Ohioans safe, and this is just one more reminder that this virus can impact everyone,” David Pepper said in a statementDeWine’s key health adviser during the pandemic, Dr. Amy Acton, left the government this week. In the early months, she joined DeWine at daily briefings and was a popular figure.
In at least two briefings, DeWine has shared how the virus has taken the lives of several friends, urging the public to think about their loved ones, especially grandparents, when leaving the house and not following social-distancing protocols. The governor has 23 grandchildren.
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