Ohio 2-year-old tests positive for COVID-19

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by: NBC4 Staff

Posted: Mar 18, 2020 / 11:08 AM EDT

Updated: Mar 18, 2020 / 11:08 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, OHIO (WCMH) — A Franklin County Public Health spokesperson says a 2-year-old has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The spokesperson says this is another instance of community spread.

On Tuesday, the first case of community spread was announced in Columbus when it was announced a 23-year-old female with underlying health conditions was confirmed to have the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The first case of COVID-19 in Columbus was announced on Saturday, March 14. Franklin County has two additional cases, including a Columbus firefighter/EMT.

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