Riley County has identified 59 new positive coronavirus cases and 20 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 25.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 11 positive patients at this time. Three of the positive patients are 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. We released guidance Tuesday night in regard to how they will be notified.