Ohio governor tests positive for coronavirus prior to Trump visit

Published August 6, 2020 4:48pm ET



Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive for the coronavirus moments before he was set to meet President Trump for his visit to Cleveland.

DeWine, a Republican, tested positive on Thursday during the standard testing that is completed by all individuals before they meet with the president. The governor’s office said that DeWine has “no symptoms at the present time.”

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