Rep. Walsh sick with COVID-19, husband in hospital

A Republican state lawmaker and congressional candidate is sick with COVID-19.

Ashland state rep Sara Walsh said Thursday that she and her husband, Steve, contracted the virus. Sara Walsh is recovering at home, but Steve is in the hospital. Steve Walsh is the current PR director for congresswoman Vicky Hartzler.

Friends, please pray for my precious husband @Stevewalsh2010. He is very sick and is in the hospital. We serve a miracle working God and tonight please help me get prayers lifted up for Steve’s healing and recovery. Steve is my sweet love and my best friend in the whole world. pic.twitter.com/Rt0IWnKLHH

— Sara Walsh (@SaraForMissouri) August 4, 2021

Both Sara and Steve are unvaccinated.