&nbsp; A 61 year-old Riley County man died Wednesday morning after suffering complications related to COVID-19. Health officials confirmed&nbsp; he was receiving care in a local hospital and had been on a ventilator since last week. No further information will be released about the patient. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “This disease is still a serious threat and we all need to continue working together to slow the spread.” Riley County has no new positive cases since Tuesday and the total remains at 71. There are 9 active cases, with 59 recovered, and 3 fatalities. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has 1 positive patient on a ventilator, and no one under investigation at this time. A PUI is a person who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; A 61 year-old Riley County man died Wednesday morning after suffering complications related to COVID-19. Health officials confirmed&nbsp; he was receiving care in a local hospital and had been on a ventilator since last week. No further information will be released about the patient. “I extend my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “This disease is still a serious threat and we all need to continue working together to slow the spread.” Riley County has no new positive cases since Tuesday and the total remains at 71. There are 9 active cases, with 59 recovered, and 3 fatalities. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has 1 positive patient on a ventilator, and no one under investigation at this time. A PUI is a person who has symptoms of COVID-19 and is waiting for test results.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Riley County reports third COVID-19 related fatality