Max Filby , Megan Henry | The Columbus Dispatch Columbus leaders are warning some football fans not to repeat their poor pandemic behavior over the weekend as cases across Ohio continue to climb. The Ohio State Buckeyes took the field for the first time this season on Saturday. That led to crowding outside of some bars and private gatherings that could likely fuel the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said during a Monday news conference on the virus. As the Buckeyes travel to Penn State University this weekend, Ginther said fans should consider staying home. >>Read More: Ohio surpasses 200,000 COVID-19 cases “Let me tell you where I will be: where I belong, at home, with my family,” Ginther said. “Stay at home, cheer them on and let them play.” Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mysheika Roberts said her department had been preparing for weeks for the start of Ohio State’s…
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