Riley County has 60 new positive cases and 59 additional recoveries since Monday’s report.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 5 positive patients at this time. The patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization.
“It is critical that we all do our part to slow the spread, especially going into the holiday and flu seasons,” said RCHD Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Renee Lucas.
RCHD is planning to offer free testing every Thursday through the end of the year, except the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Location details are being finalized, but two time slots will be available each Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The next free, drive-up testing will be offered at CiCo Park in Manhattan on November 5. Everyone is welcome to participate. Please enter the park from the Kimball/Candlewood entrance and drive to the 4H barns near Pottorf Hall for testing. This is the same route used for the monthly Harvesters food distribution.
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 Wednesday, November 4, 2020:
- Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 2,311
- Total active: 145
- Total recovered: 2,154
- Total deaths: 12
- Total negative test results: 20,213