Aug 26, 2020

Riley County health confirms 68 news positive COVID-19 cases

Posted Aug 26, 2020 5:03 PM

 Riley County has 68 new positive cases and 1 recovery since Monday’s report. The totals are now 290 active, 379 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.

Health officials said 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, August 26, 2020:

Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 674

  1. Total active: 290
  2. Total recovered: 379
  3. Total deaths: 5
  4. Pending test results: 178
  5. Negative test results: 6,378
  6. Average age: 29.9 years old
  7. Gender: Female: 47.9% (323), Male 52.1% (351)