DeWine is set to hold his first two public appearances on Tuesday‚ his first since he was diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 15.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Gov. Mike DeWine is resuming his public schedule after recovering from COVID-19, a spokesman for the governor’s office said on Monday.diagnosed with COVID-19 on April 15
. Both events, the first in Mansfield and the other in Canton, will promote a new economic development initiative. The governor is feeling better, and also has surpassed the quarantine period his personal doctor recommended, said Dan Tierney, a spokesman for the governor’s office, said Monday.Meanwhile, DeWine is up for re-election, facing a challenge from former congressman Jim Renacci, Columbus-area farmer Joe Blystone and former state representative Ron Hood in the May 3 Republican primary election.
DeWine, 75, experienced mild symptoms, including a runny nose, headache, body aches and a sore throat, his office said when it announced his diagnosis. The development was concerning not only because of the governor’s age, but also his past asthma diagnosis. Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine also was diagnosed with COVID-19 and similarly experienced mild symptoms.
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