Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton tested negative for COVID-19, according to a city press release sent Monday. He was tested for the virus April 18 after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Hamilton has been self-quarantining since his wife, Dawn Johnsen, tested positive for the virus April 9.
“Dawn and I could not be more grateful for the kindness our community has shown us in the past days, and the dedication of the healthcare workers who are putting themselves and their own families at risk to care for others,” Hamilton said in the release.
At least 114 people in Monroe County have tested positive for COVID-19, and four people have died as of Monday afternoon. There are 42 COVID-19 patients in IU Health South Central Region hospitals.
Johnsen has been hospitalized since April 11 for COVID-19-related pneumonia. According to the release, she is expected to be discharged soon.
