Health officials confirm one death and 57 new positive cases in Riley County

  Riley County health officials have announced that a 69-year-old unvaccinated man from Riley County died November 25 after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 24. His passing represents the 65th COVID-related death in Riley County since the start of the pandemic. 

Riley County has identified 57 new COVID-19 cases and 73 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. There are currently 100 active cases in Riley County.

Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for eight COVID-positive patients at this time. Seven of the hospitalized patients are unvaccinated and four of the patients are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

“Thankfully, the percent positive in Riley County continues to be low and I encourage anyone with symptoms to get a COVID test,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “Testing is widely available and results come in quickly. Anyone who wants to get tested should contact the Health Department, call their medical provider, or visit KDHE’s drive-through testing site at Manhattan Town Center.”