(RILEY COUNTY, KS – July 7, 2021) An unvaccinated 56-year old man tested positive for COVID-19 on June 6 and passed away on June 30. The Health Department said his passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 44.
Riley County has identified 20 new positive Coronavirus cases and 18 additional recoveries since the last report on June 30, 2021.
The percent of positive cases for the week of June 27th was 7.1%. That translates to 30 of the 423 tests performed coming back positive.
Two COVID-positive patients are currently under care at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. One patient is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).