CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley on Friday said he tested positive for COVID-19.

What You Need To Know

  • Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced Friday he tested positive for COVID-19

  • Cranley said he came in contact with someone who had the virus earlier this week

  • Currently experiencing mild symptoms, Cranley said he's fully vaccinated and boosted

Cranley said in a press release he came in contact with someone who had the virus earlier this week. He said he's experiencing mild symptoms.

"I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and experiencing mild symptoms. Thankfully, my wife and son have tested negative. I have reached out to everyone I came into contact with this week encouraging them to get tested," Cranley said.

 

Cranley urged others to get vaccinated and to continue to practice COVID-19 safety protocols.

"Please wear your masks, get vaccinated, and get boosted. I urge everyone to exercise caution this holiday season.”

Earlier this week, Cranley held a press conference about holiday preparedness where Mayor-elect Aftab Pureval and the city manager were present.

Pureval released the following statement Friday afternoon from he and his wife, Whitney.

“Whitney and I wish Mayor Cranley a speedy recovery. Out of an abundance of caution, I took a COVID-19 test today and it was negative. As cases spike across our state and country, I urge everyone to wear your mask and get vaccinated," Pureval said.

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