Via Gary Berges, Geary County Emergency Services
Geary County is reporting a COVID 19 related death. This involves a 60 year old male, who had been a patient at Geary Community Hospital in the I.C.U. area. This is the sixth person who has died in Geary County related to COVID 19.
This is the only information that will be released by the Emergency Operations Center concerning the death.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of the individual and our condolences go out to the family and friends.
A total of 11 COVID patients are currently being treated at Geary Community Hospital with 3 in the ICU area.
As the COVID numbers continue to dramatically increase across Kansas, Geary County authorities strongly encourage everyone to wear masks when in public, do social distancing, and conduct frequent handwashing. With the holiday season fast approaching, please limit your contact with anyone outside of your immediate family whom you reside with.