One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 97-year-old female. She tested positive on January 4th and passed away on March 15th. Her passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 36.&nbsp;Riley County has identified 17 new positive coronavirus cases and 15 additional recoveries since the last report on March 17, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for one positive patient. No COVID-positive patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).&nbsp;

Riley County health officials confirm one more COVID-19 related death