By Vivienne Uccello - Riley County PIO
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recorded 48 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between May 28 - June 3. The Incidence Rate per 100,000 is 64.7, putting Riley County in the SUBSTANTIAL incidence category which is 50 - 99 cases per 100,000 people.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is currently caring for one COVID-19 positive patient.
Two additional COVID-related deaths have been verified by the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS), bringing the total number of deaths in Riley County to 89. Additional information about the deceased patients is not available at this time.