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KS Lt. Gov. David Toland tests positive for COVID-19

Virus Outbreak Kansas Unemployment
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FILE - In this March 20, 2020 file photo, Kansas Commerce Secretary David Toland speaks as Labor Secretary Delia Garcia, right, watches during a news conference, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Embattled Labor Secretary Garcia resigned Monday, June 21, 2020, amid escalating problems with the state's unemployment insurance caseload and a record number of jobless claims. Gov. Laura Kelly announced she had accepted Garcia's resignation and appointed the governor's Deputy Chief of Staff Ryan Wright to serve in an acting role until a permanent candidate is nominated. (AP Photo/John Hanna File)
Virus Outbreak Kansas Unemployment
Posted at 11:30 AM, Jun 16, 2022
and last updated 2022-06-16 12:30:45-04

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A second elected official from Kansas has tested positive for COVID-19 this week.

In a tweet Thursday morning, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland said that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

He described his symptoms as mild and confirmed he’s been vaccinated and boosted.

Toland says he’s working with staff to alert others that he’s been in close contact with since Monday.

Earlier this week, Rep. Sharice Davids (D - Kansas) announced she tested positive for COVID-19.

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