Wearing face masks and not sharing personal items are key to maintaining strong health. COLUMBUS, Ohio - New antibody testing shows that symptoms for several cases of the novel coronavirus were present in Ohio in January, according to state health officials.
Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton said Monday that symptoms for at least five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in five different counties began in January, the earliest of which dates back to January 7.
Previous data showed the earliest onset date for the virus in Ohio was in February, with the first positive test having been announced in early March.
A file image shows a health care worker handling a blood sample for COVID-19 antibody testing. (Photo credit: Paul Hennessy /