Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is sending a letter to churches, synagogues and mosques in the state reminding them of health guidelines after one churchgoer spread COVID-19 to at least 91 people after a single service.DeWine said during his briefing Tuesday that the letter will share ways to better protect their worshippers following the outbreak.The governor detailed the case study, showing a 56-year-old man attended a church service in an Ohio county on June 14. In the weeks following the service 91 people, from five counties ranging from 1 year old to 67 years old, developed symptoms of COVID-19.”Our religious faiths are at the core of our great state and country. However, it is vital that to control the spread of the virus that any time people gather together, including for religious services, that everyone wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands, and also while indoors, making sure there is good ventilation and airflow,” DeWine said. The governor detailed three other examples within family and friend groups that led to the spread of COVID-19.One example was a son living with his father who was in hospice care. The son had a cough, thinking it was bronchitis, had family members come visit. Five family members later tested positive for COVID-19, including a great-nephew.The great-nephew then had a party where someone also tested positive. Since the party, two people including a child have tested positive and 17 others are being monitored for symptoms. DeWine also noted an outbreak following a wedding where the brother of the groom was symptomatic but attended the ceremony and reception. Later, 15 people got sick, including the bride, groom and grandfather. Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the bridal shower and the virus spread to several others. DeWine said there are now six confirmed cases and six households impacted by the outbreak.DeWine is reminding people to show people love by ‘protecting them.’Related video: Toddler tests positive for COVID-19 days before 2nd birthday”We are continuing to have a spread problem because of informal gatherings among families and friends. We all have to remember that just because it is your family or your friends, they could still be carrying the virus and not know it,” DeWine said. “The truth is, it’s easier to be scared of a stranger than a friend. Maintaining social distance and not gathering together might feel like you are not being friendly, but it’s really a sign of friendship and love. It shows that you want to protect them from getting sick.”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is sending a letter to churches, synagogues and mosques in the state reminding them of health guidelines after one churchgoer spread COVID-19 to at least 91 people after a single service.
DeWine said during his briefing Tuesday that the letter will share ways to better protect their worshippers following the outbreak.
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The governor detailed the case study, showing a 56-year-old man attended a church service in an Ohio county on June 14. In the weeks following the service 91 people, from five counties ranging from 1 year old to 67 years old, developed symptoms of COVID-19.
“Our religious faiths are at the core of our great state and country. However, it is vital that to control the spread of the virus that any time people gather together, including for religious services, that everyone wear masks, practice social distancing, wash hands, and also while indoors, making sure there is good ventilation and airflow,” DeWine said.
The governor detailed three other examples within family and friend groups that led to the spread of COVID-19.
One example was a son living with his father who was in hospice care. The son had a cough, thinking it was bronchitis, had family members come visit. Five family members later tested positive for COVID-19, including a great-nephew.
The great-nephew then had a party where someone also tested positive. Since the party, two people including a child have tested positive and 17 others are being monitored for symptoms.
DeWine also noted an outbreak following a wedding where the brother of the groom was symptomatic but attended the ceremony and reception. Later, 15 people got sick, including the bride, groom and grandfather. Someone who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the bridal shower and the virus spread to several others. DeWine said there are now six confirmed cases and six households impacted by the outbreak.
DeWine is reminding people to show people love by ‘protecting them.’
Related video: Toddler tests positive for COVID-19 days before 2nd birthday
“We are continuing to have a spread problem because of informal gatherings among families and friends. We all have to remember that just because it is your family or your friends, they could still be carrying the virus and not know it,” DeWine said. “The truth is, it’s easier to be scared of a stranger than a friend. Maintaining social distance and not gathering together might feel like you are not being friendly, but it’s really a sign of friendship and love. It shows that you want to protect them from getting sick.”
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