Aug 14, 2020

COVID-19 numbers increase

Posted Aug 14, 2020 6:00 PM

 Riley County has 6 new positive cases and 1 more recovery since Wednesday’s report. The totals are now 120 active, 370 recovered, and 5 deaths.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient and zero PUI* patients at this time. The patient has symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. 

As students return to the community, please remember that masks are strongly recommended for everyone in Riley County. The City of Manhattan Mask Ordinance No. 7488 requires masks within city limits. The fall semester begins Monday at Kansas State University.

Anyone interested in being tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400.

  1. Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 495
  2. Total active:120 
  3. Total recovered: 370
  4. Total deaths: 5
  5. Pending test results:118
  6. Negative test results: 5,329
  7. Average age: 32.4 years old
  8. Gender: Female: 42.3% (239), Male 51.7% (256)