COVID-19 numbers are released by the Health Department

  Riley County has identified 48 new positive coronavirus cases and 32 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. 

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for seven positive patients at this time. Two of the positive patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

All individuals in Phase 1 in Riley County have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Last week we began Phase 2. For the next rounds of vaccines, people 65 and older with severe medical conditions (*please see list below) will be the priority. People in that age group who do not have qualifying medical conditions will get their vaccines according to the order they signed up.

Vaccination Protocol for 65 and older

Clinics this week and next for people aged 65 and older will also include other eligible recipients, including people from Phase 1 who are receiving second "booster" doses.

Those who signed up to receive the vaccine will be contacted directly by the health department with information on how and when to receive the vaccine's first dose.  We will continue to send vaccine notifications to a limited number of people through text, email, and phone to eligible people who signed up. The notice will include links to more information and forms to print and fill out before you arrive for your vaccine. Forms will be available on-site as well.