COLUMBUS, Ohio — On Friday, Gov. Mike DeWine came out in opposition to President Joe Biden’s move to require vaccination or testing for employees of companies with more than 100 people.

“I think the president made a mistake by announcing federal vaccine mandates,” DeWine said in a tweet.

Biden announced mandates Thursday that will apply to around 100 million U.S. employees, including federal employees and most health care workers, in addition to those employed by large businesses.

DeWine has advocated vaccination for months to Ohioans, but he opposes the sweeping requirements the president has announced. 

“We should be focused on the science of preventing virus spread - the vaccine is our best tool to stop COVID, but people and business owners should make their own decisions about vaccination,” DeWine said. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, Ohio’s vaccination rate ranks 38th of U.S. states. State data shows that 53% of Ohioans have received at least one vaccine dose.