Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tells MarthaRaddatz his statewide order mandating face masks be worn in stores went 'too far.' 'It became clear to me that that was just a bridge too far. People were not going to accept the government telling them what to do.'
Despite cancelling the order, he still urged his constituents to wear masks.This week, the governor announced a phased approach to reopening Ohio, allowing manufacturing and construction businesses to resume work Monday. On May 11, consumer and retail stores will also be allowed to reopen.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks at a news conference at the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 2020, to announce impacts on the Arnold Sports Festival of the coronavirus. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks at a news conference at the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 2020, to announce impacts on the Arnold Sports Festival of the coronavirus.announced Thursday that unemployment claims had passed a million over the last six weeks amid COVID-19.This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates.
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