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DeWine tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Mike DeWine today tested positive for COVID-19, although the Republican has no symptoms of the virus, according to his office.

DeWine took a test as part of the standard protocol to greet President Donald Trump at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. The governor is returning to Columbus, where he and first lady Fran DeWine, who also has no symptoms, will be tested.

DeWine plans to follow protocol and quarantine at his home in Cedarville for the next 14 days.

Lt. Governor Jon Husted also took the COVID-19 test today as part of the protocol to greet the president. Lt. Governor tested negative.

Trump is in Ohio to tour a Whirlpool manufacturing plant in Clyde near Sandusky and then attend a private fundraiser in Cleveland.

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