As of 10 a.m. Thursday there are currently eight (8) positive cases of coronavirus in Riley County. Two (2) of those positive cases are being treated at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. There are nine (9) tests pending and 28 people who are being monitored by the Riley County Health Department (RCHD). There have been 70 negative tests in the county so far.
According to Health Officer Julie Gibbs the most recent positive cases are all travel associated. They are linked to travel outside the community or close contact to other people who have traveled and tested positive for COVID-19.
“The peak could happen around the end of April in Riley County and every action you take now will impact the health of the people around you,” said Gibbs. “This virus is deadly, and when you choose to stay home, you are choosing to save lives. I can’t emphasize this enough; we all need to do our part.”