Aug 24, 2020

Riley County health officials report more COVID-19 cases

Posted Aug 24, 2020 6:12 PM

Riley County has 41 new positive cases and 1 recovery since Friday’s report. The totals are now 225 active, 376 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.

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) is contacting all who were swabbed at Vineyard Community Church on Thursday, August 20th. There were a total of 18 positive results of the 478 tested at that event, though not all were Riley County residents.

Anyone who has symptoms, is a close contact of a positive patient, or would like information about how to get tested should contact their health care provider or call the Riley County Screening Line at 785-323-6400. The Screening Line is staffed by nurses and is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Riley County Statistics for Monday, August 24, 2020:

Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 606

Total active: 225

Total recovered: 376

Total deaths: 5

Pending test results: 131

Negative test results: 6,208

Average age: 30.8 years old

Gender: Female: 47.0% (285), Male 53.0% (321)