May 22, 2020

Riley County has one new positive COVID-19 case

Posted May 22, 2020 8:37 PM

Riley County has one new positive case, bringing the total to 61. The individual is a 63 year-old man, and disease investigation is ongoing. Of the 61 cases, 6 are active, 54 people have recovered, and 1 person has died.

The Health Department said the Riley County Swabbing Station, Screening Hotline, as well as the Q&A hotline will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Anyone with a medical emergency should call 911. For medical advice, please contact your doctor or an urgent care facility.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has 0 positive patients and 2 Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) currently hospitalized. A PUI is someone who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 but is waiting for test results.