There are two new COVID-19 positive cases in Riley. On Tuesday the Health Department announced that brings the total to 31, with 18 active cases and 13 recovered.
The first new patient is a 54-year old man and the second is a 57-year old woman. Both patients have had recent contact with another known case in the community. They are each recovering at home.
One previously identified patient has been admitted to Ascension Via Christi Hospital with severe lower respiratory symptoms.
There are nine positive COVID-19 cases in Geary County and six in Pottawatomie County.