VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is out sick for the first time in his 33-year law enforcement career thanks to the novel coronavirus.The sheriff himself confirmed his positive COVID-19 test Friday on social media in an update on the county’s virus total.“COVID-19 update for Volusia County - and a positive COVID test for me,” Chitwood wrote.The sheriff said he is experiencing mild symptoms from the virus.
He said he will quarantine for 14 days with no contact with others.Chitwood has been updating the community daily on how many residences in the area are being monitored for possible COVID-19 cases.