Mansfield Man, Marion Corrections Officer, Dies From Coronavirus

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine says a 55 year old Mansfield man, who worked as Corrections officer in Marion, has died from the coronavirus. The man had been working at the Marion Correctional Institution since 1996.

DeWine says he learned of the news on Wednesday morning and our hearts go out to his family, friends and co-workers.

Ohio Coronavirus Update ( 2 pm Wed 4/8)

366 additional positive tests on Wednesday

Total cases in Ohio - 5,148

26 deaths due to COVID-19 reported Wednesday

193 deaths across the state

1,495 hospitalized

472 in ICU

21% are Healthcare workers (1,064)

Richland County - 5 additional cases Wednesday (25 total)

Other area counties remain the same

Crawford and Huron each 9

Knox 7, Morrow 6, Ashland 3


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