Two additional COVID-positive patients have died in Riley County. One patient was 91 years old. She tested positive on January 9 and passed away on January 22 at Via Christi Village. The second patient was 72 years old. He tested positive on January 9 and passed away Saturday, January 23, at Via Christi Hospital. Their passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 30.
Riley County has identified 28 new positive cases and 174 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, January 22.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for ten positive patients at this time. One of the positive patients is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
All licensed healthcare professionals and individuals in Phase 1 in Riley County have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Last week we began Phase 2, all individuals over 65 are now eligible, and are being notified in the order they have signed up.
The plan is to vaccinate 100 people per hour at upcoming vaccine clinics and several thousand per week. We ask for your patience as we continue to work through this process.
Those who signed up to receive the vaccine will be contacted directly by the health department with information on how and when to receive the vaccine's first dose. We will continue to send vaccine notifications to a limited number of people through text, email, and phone to eligible people who signed up. The notice will include links to more information and forms to print and fill out before you arrive for your vaccine. Forms will be available on-site as well.
To date, more than 10,000 people have registered to receive the vaccine. We encourage those who have not to do so. You can sign up to receive the coronavirus vaccine through our website here: www.RileyCountyKS.gov/VaccineRequest or call Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.: (785) 565-6560. Each individual needs to register. Please be patient as we are experiencing a high volume of requests.
Phase 1 includes:
- Healthcare workers
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Emergency Medical Services
Phase 2 includes:
- Adults 65 and Older
- First Responders
- K-12 Teachers and Staff
- Licensed Child Care, Preschools, After School Care, Child Care Licensing Staff
- Emergency Shelter and Domestic Violence Homes, Adult Group Care Homes, Residential Treatment Centers, Adult, and Child Protective Services
Riley County Statistics for Monday 25th:
- Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 5,827
- Total active: 256
- Total recovered: 5,541
- Total deaths: 30