One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 76-year-old male. He tested positive for COVID on January 7 and passed away on Sunday, January 31, at Via Christi Hospital. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 31.
Riley County has identified 68 new positive cases and 147 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, January 29.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for three positive patients at this time. One of the positive patients is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).