Geary County Commissioners Charles Stimatze and Brad Scholz have announced via social media that they have tested positive for COVID-19.
On Thursday Stimatze stated that out of precaution he took the initiative to get tested after finding out he was in close contact with others who tested positive. Stimatze confirmed that his test also came back positive."I have had no symptoms but will quarantine until I am cleared."
Scholz said he tested positive for COVID-19, but the only problems were a sore throat and headache. He noted that the Health Department indicated that they would contact everyone he had been in contact with the three previous days. On Thursday he posted, "Have spent most of the day on the phone so I don't see my getting behind in my work being an issue."
Both Stimatze and Scholz are isolating at their homes.