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“My wife and I were traveling out-of-state and, when we got home, we found out that we had been on contact with someone that had tested positive for the coronavirus,” Duke told council. “We have been in our home for the past two weeks, and that is why I am not in chambers this evening, and tomorrow (Wednesday) is our last day in self-quarantine.”
He added, “I wanted to share with the community, if this happens to you, it’s not that bad. Residents have been helping us with meals. People will pitch in and help you. I just want to let the citizens know please stay inside if this happens to you and continue to shelter-in-place. That is the only way we are going to beat this thing.”
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Mayor Don Patterson said city employees and first responders are doing great job on the front lines as Kettering residents come together to combat the COVID-19 situation.
“Follow the governor’s stay-at-home request,” Patterson said. “If you follow those guidelines, we will get through this a lot quicker and a lot safer and with a lot less heartache.”
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