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05-12-21: 34 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 34 new positive Coronavirus cases and 52 additional recoveries since the last report on May 5, 2021. Read on...
05-05-21: 42 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 42 new positive Coronavirus cases and 43 additional recoveries since the last report on April 28, 2021. Read on...
Riley County to Rescind Mask Mandate

During the Riley County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 29th, the County Commission voted 2-1, with Commissioner Kathryn Focke voting no, to rescind the “Local Health Officer Order No. 21”. Read on...
04-28-21 Update: 34 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 34 new positive Coronavirus cases and 13 additional recoveries since the last report on April 21, 2021 Read on...
04-21-21 Update: 17 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 17 new positive Coronavirus cases and 29 additional recoveries since the last report on April 14, 2021. Read on...
04-14-21: 28 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 28 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on April 7, 2021. Read on...
04-13-21: Riley County pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

In accordance with guidance from the CDC and FDA, Riley County will pause the administration of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine until further notice. Read on...
04-07-21: 27 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 27 new positive coronavirus cases and 22 additional recoveries since the last report on March 31, 2021 Read on...
Riley County Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Self-Service Scheduling System

Beginning today, April 5th Riley County Health Department is launching a new online, self-service scheduling system for COVID vaccinations. Read on...
03-31-21: Six new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 6 new positive coronavirus cases and 10 additional recoveries since the last report on March 29, 2021. Read on...
03-29-21: 15 new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 15 new positive coronavirus cases and 41 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Read on...
Riley County Board of Commissioners Approve Mask Mandate Extension

During the Riley County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, March 25th, the County Commission voted to approve “Local Health Officer Order No. 21”. Read on...
03-24-21: Six new COVID-positive cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 6 new positive coronavirus cases and 10 additional recoveries since the last report on March 22, 2021. Read on...
03-22-21 Update: One new COVID related death and 17 new positive cases in Riley County

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 97-year-old female. Her passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 36. Read on...
03-18-21: Riley County unveils new scheduling software for COVID-19 vaccine clinic

Starting today, Riley County will be rolling out a new program to schedule COVID vaccines Read on...
03-17-21 Update: Nineteen new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 19 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on March 15, 2021. Read on...
03-15-21 Update: Two deaths and nine new COVID-positive cases

Two additional COVID-positive patients have died in Riley County. The patients were two females, aged 69 years old and 80 years old. Read on...
03-10-21 Update: 12 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified twelve new positive coronavirus cases and one additional recovery since the last report on March 8, 2021. Read on...
03-03-21 Update: Twenty seven new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified 27 new positive coronavirus cases and 16 additional recoveries since the last report on March 1, 2021. Read on...
Riley County delays start of Phase 3 in response to KDHE guidance

Riley County Health Department has learned that we will not be able to move to Phase 3 of the vaccination priority schedule this week as originally planned. Read on...
03-01-21 Update: Four new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified four new positive coronavirus cases and 57 additional recoveries since the last report on February 26, 2021. Read on...
02-26-21 Update: Eight new positive COVID cases and close to 8,500 vaccinated in Riley County

Riley County has identified eight new positive coronavirus cases and 12 additional recoveries since the last report on February 24, 2021. Read on...
02-24-21: Riley County Local Health Order 20 Ends Some COVID-19 Restrictions

After careful consideration Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Health Order No. 20. Read on...
02-24-21 Update: Nine new positive COVID cases and close to 8,000 vaccinated in Riley County

Riley County has identified nine new positive coronavirus cases and 47 additional recoveries since the last report on February 22, 2021. Read on...
02-22-21 Update: 10 new positive COVID cases in Riley County

Riley County has identified ten new positive coronavirus cases and 13 additional recoveries since the last report on February 19, 2021. Read on...
02-19-21 Update: 1 death and 10 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 67-year-old female. Read on...
02-17-21 Update: 33 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 32 new positive coronavirus cases and 30 additional recoveries since the last report on February 12, 2021. Read on...
02-12-21 Update: 35 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 35 new positive coronavirus cases and 3 additional recoveries since the last report on February 10, 2021. Read on...
02-10-21 Update: 1 additional death and 17 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 76-year-old male. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 32. Read on...
Riley County and Riley County Police Warn Residents of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

As The Riley County Health Department ramps up vaccine distribution, we would like to remind individuals to be aware of potential scams. Read on...
02-08-21 Update: 23 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 23 new positive coronavirus cases and 89 additional recoveries since the last report on February 5, 2021. Read on...
02-05-21 Update: 15 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 15 new positive coronavirus cases and one additional recovery since the last report on February 3, 2021. Read on...
02-02-21 Update: 23 new positive COVID-19 cases

Riley County has identified 23 new positive coronavirus cases and 18 additional recoveries since the last report on February 1, 2021. Read on...
02-02-21 Update: Riley County to roll out updated vaccine registration form

Beginning Wednesday, February 3, the Riley County Vaccine Registration form will have a new look. The change was made in order to make the sign-up process more user friendly. If you already signed up, you do NOT need to do so again. Read on...
02-01-21 Update: 1 additional death and 68 new positive cases

One additional COVID-positive patient has died in Riley County. The patient was a 76-year-old male. His passing brings the total number of COVID-related deaths in the county to 31. Read on...
01-31-21 Update: Riley County administers over 4,000 doses, clinics continue this week

Riley County Health Department will continue vaccinating those 65 and older with severe health conditions this upcoming week. To date the agency has administered over 4000 doses. Read on...
01-29-21 Update: 48 new positive COVID cases

Riley County has identified 48 new positive coronavirus cases and 32 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Read on...
01-27-21 Update: 59 new positive COVID cases

Riley County has identified 59 new positive coronavirus cases and 20 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 25, 2021. Read on...
1/26/21 UPDATE: Vaccination Protocol for those 65 and older

Like everyone else, the pandemic is new for Riley County. Last week we started the Phase 2 process by vaccinating everyone 65 and older on a first-come-first-served basis, using the order in which they registered. Read on...
01-25-21 Update: 2 additional deaths and 28 new positive cases

(RILEY COUNTY, KS – January 25, 2021) Two additional COVID-positive patients have died in Riley County. Read on...
RILEY COUNTY VACCINATES OVER 1,000 PEOPLE IN FIRST DAY OF PHASE TWO

The Riley County Health Department officially began vaccinating people in phase 2 Thursday. Although we know there were some complications with Thursday's vaccine clinic, we are proud that we were able to vaccinate more than 1,000 people. Read on...
01-22-21 Update: 75 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 75 new positive coronavirus cases and 34 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Read on...
01-20-21 Update: 5 additional deaths and 127 new positive cases

Five additional COVID-related deaths have been identified since the last report on Friday, January 15. The individuals ranged in age from 46 to 85. Their passing brings the total number of deaths in Riley County up to 28. Read on...
Riley County hires its first Public Information Officer

We are excited to announce Riley County has hired Alice Massimi, a talented professional with close to 20 years of diverse communication experience for the newly established Riley County Public Information Officer role. Read on...
01/15/21 Update: 1 additional death and 130 new positive cases

An 85-year-old male died last week after testing positive for COVID-19. The man tested positive on December 28, 2020 and passed away on January 8, 2021. His passing represents the 23rd death in Riley County. Read on...
Sign Up to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Riley County Health Department is proactively working to compile names and contact information for those who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it is available. Read on...
1-13-21 Update: 83 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 83 new positive cases and 80 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 11, 2021. Read on...
1-11-21 Update: 106 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 106 new positive cases and 91 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, January 8, 2021. Read on...
1-8-21 Update: 105 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 105 new positive cases and 24 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Read on...
1-6-21 Update: 140 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 140 new positive cases and 42 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, January 4, 2021. Read on...
1-4-21 Update: 2 additional deaths and 116 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 116 new positive cases and 184 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Read on...
12-30-20 Update: 199 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 199 new positive cases and 87 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, December 28. “We administered our first round of vaccinations last week and we will be administering another round today,” said Julie Gibbs. Read on...
12-28-20 Update: 45 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 45 new positive cases and 164 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 23. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 13 positive patients at this time. Read on...
12-23-20 Update: 20th death and 108 new positive cases

An 88 year-old Riley County man died this morning at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He tested positive for COVID-19 on December 14 and his passing represents the 20th death in the county. No further information will be released. Read on...
Riley County administers first coronavirus vaccines

Josh Gering, Paramedic and Assistant Director of Riley County Emergency Medical Services was the first to receive the vaccine yesterday afternoon as part of a drive-through clinic for front line medical staff. Read on...
12-21-20 Update: 71 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 71 new positive cases and 198 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, December 18. Read on...
12-18-20 Update: 98 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 98 new positive cases and 24 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 16. Read on...
12-16-20 Update: 1 additional death and 55 new positive cases

An 89 year-old Riley County man passed away at Ascension Via Christi hospital on December 15 after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 30. His passing represents the 19th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
Free saliva-based testing available in Riley County starting December 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has partnered with WellHealth to offer free, drive-through COVID-19 testing every day through the end of the year, except Sundays and holidays. Read on...
12-14-20 Update: 2 additional deaths and 71 new positive cases

Two Riley County residents died over the weekend, marking the 17th and 18th Covid-related deaths in the county since the start of the pandemic. Riley County has identified 71 new positive cases and 229 additional recoveries since the last report. Read on...
12-11-20 Update: 94 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 94 new positive cases and 87 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 9. Read on...
12-9-20 Update: 153 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 153 new positive cases and 44 additional recoveries since the last report on Monday, December 7. Read on...
12-9-20 Riley County adopts 10-day quarantine period

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) will adopt the new 10-day quarantine guidelines proposed by CDC and KDHE effective Thursday, December 10, 2020. The new guidelines state quarantine can end after day 10 if the patient has no symptoms of COVID-19. Read on...
12-7-20 Update: 118 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 118 new positive cases and 122 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, December 4. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 11 positive patients and 2 PUI patients at this time Read on...
12-4-20 Update: 125 new positive cases

Riley County has identified 125 new positive cases and 128 additional recoveries since the last report on Wednesday, December 2. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 10 positive patients at this time. Read on...
12-3-20 Reporting outbreaks by category

By identifying categories instead of specific businesses, we can let people know what types of locations have been impacted so they can make choices about their behavior ahead of time. Read on...
12-3-20 Quarantine period remains 14 days in Riley County

Riley County requires anyone who has close contact with a positive patient to quarantine for 14 days since their last close contact. Close contacts must quarantine for 14 days whether or not they receive a negative test during that period. Read on...
12-2-20 Update: 16th Death, 71 new positive cases

An 86 year-old Riley County woman passed away November 28th after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 8th. She was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home and her passing represents the 16th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
11-30-20 Update: 145 new positive cases

Riley County has 145 new positive cases and 251 additional recoveries since the last report on Friday, November 27. Read on...
11-27-20 Update: 15th death, 136 new positive cases

An 87 year-old Riley County woman passed away November 24th after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 3rd. She was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home and represents the 15th COVID-related death in the county. Read on...
11-25-20 Update: positive rate was 16% last week

The percent positive for the county was 16% last week and the two-week average is now 16.05%. A total of 793 positive patients were identified between November 8th and 21st. Information about new positive cases will not be available today. Read on...
11-23-20 Update: 271 New Positive Cases

A total of 222 of the new positives were identified as part of the two free testing events last week, where 1,492 participants were swabbed. RCHD staff worked all weekend and were able to notify 1,000 people of their results. Read on...
Riley County Local Health Order 19 Aims to Reduce Community Spread of COVID-19

A new health order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020.The key aspect of the new health order is that masks or face coverings must be worn in any public space in Riley County. Read on...
11-20-20 Update: 114 New Positive Cases

“I urge everyone to put safety first this holiday season and spend time only with the members of your household,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “Many of the new positive cases can be traced back to small gatherings with family and friends.” Read on...
11-18-20 Update: 56 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 56 new positive cases and 175 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 7 positive patients and 2 PUI patients at this time. Read on...
Fight for the Front Line: Riley County Challenge to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases increase, Riley County is launching a 14-day challenge to support front-line workers and health care providers. If everyone does their part to slow the spread, we can prevent hospitals and medical staff from being overwhelmed. Read on...
11-16-20 Update: 180 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 180 new positive cases and 54 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 11 positive patients and 2 PUI patients. Read on...
11-13-20 Update: 14th Death, 170 New Positive Cases

An 81 year-old Riley County resident died at the Wamego Health Center on Wednesday. He tested positive for COVID-19 on November 1 and represents the 14th fatality for the county. Riley County has 170 new positive cases and 96 additional recoveries. Read on...
11-11-20 Update: 13th Death, 114 New Positive Cases

A 63 year-old Riley County resident died this morning after testing positive for coronavirus on November 2. Riley County has 114 new positive cases and 20 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. There are currently 352 active coronavirus cases. Read on...
11-9-20 Update: 126 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 126 new positive cases and 60 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. There are currently 258 active coronavirus cases in the county. Read on...
Dirty Dawg Saloon in Aggieville Ordered to Close after multiple violations of Local Health Order 18

Starting at 10:00 a.m. today, Saturday, November 7th, the restraining order goes into effect and the bar must close until the defendants take action to comply with Local Health Order No. 18. Read on...
11-6-20 Update: 86 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 86 new positive cases and 39 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Of the new cases, 59% are patients between the ages of 18-24. Read on...
11-4-20 Update: 60 New Positive Cases

Riley County has 60 new positive cases and 59 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 5 positive patients at this time. Read on...
11-2-20 Update: 12th Death, 37 New Positive Cases

An 88 year-old Riley County woman died at Via Christi hospital on Friday. She tested positive for COVID-19 on October 23. The patient was a resident of Leonardville Nursing Home, which has been identified as a new area of outbreak in the county. Read on...
10-30-20 Update: 37 New Cases

“We’re seeing an increase in case totals, but Riley County numbers are lower than other areas in the state,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. Riley County has 37 new positive cases, 10 additional recoveries, and 4 active outbreaks. Read on...
Guidance for Celebrating Halloween

Typical Halloween celebrations do not allow for minimal contact with people outside of your household. If you plan to celebrate, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives Read on...
10-28-20 Update: 37 New Cases

Riley County has 37 new positive cases and 37 additional recoveries since Monday's report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients at this time. Read on...
10-26-20 Update: 29 New Cases

Riley County has 29 new positive cases and 11 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. There are seven active outbreaks in the county. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient at this time. Read on...
10-23-20 Update: 27 New Cases

Riley County has 27 new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries since Wednesday's report. A new outbreak has been identified in Riley County and two have expired, bringing the active total to seven. Read on...
10-21-20 Update: 39 new cases

Riley County has 39 new positive cases and 41 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for one COVID-19 positive patient at this time. Read on...
10-19-20 Update: 10 New Cases

Riley County has 10 new positive cases and 45 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is not caring for any COVID-19 patients at this time. Read on...
10-16-20 Update: 11th death, 31 New Cases

The Riley County Health Department was notified of the eleventh COVID-related death in the county. The patient passed away in his home in Manhattan at the age of 67. No further details will be released about the patient. Read on...
10-14-20 Update: 10 Deaths, 36 New Cases

KDHE sent notification today that one additional deceased patient will be added to the COVID-19 death total for Riley County. She tested positive on August 31 and died on September 7, 2020 at the age of 96. Read on...
10-12-20 Update: 23 New Cases

Riley County has 23 new positive cases and 29 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Of the 23 new cases, 12 are in the 18-24 age range. This age group represents 52% of the new positives and almost 77% of the total number of positives. Read on...
10-9-20 Update: 8 New Cases

Riley County has 8 new positive cases and 4 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient. Read on...
10-7-20 Update: Ninth Fatality in Riley County

A ninth Riley County resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The patient, a 72 year-old male, tested positive on September 25 and passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka on October 6. He was not associated with any outbreaks. Read on...
10-5-20 Update: 76 New Cases

Riley County has 76 new positive cases since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients, and 1 Person Under Investigation (PUI)* at this time. Read on...
9-30-20 Update: 267 Active Cases and 1,582 Recovered

Riley County has 42 new positive cases and 14 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients. Read on...
9-29-20 Update: Riley County positivity rate falls to 9.6%

Fewer people in Riley County are testing positive for COVID-19 and the rate of positive cases decreased to 9.6% last week (week 39). That represents a significant decline from the highest recorded rate of 34.3% for the week of August 23 (week 35). Read on...
9-28-20 Update: 239 Active Cases, 1,568 Recovered

Riley County has 20 new positive cases and 20 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients at this time. Read on...
9-25-20 Update: 239 Active Cases, 1,548 Recovered

Riley County has 73 new positive cases and 352 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. The large number of recoveries is partly due to the increased availability of contact tracing staff to conduct follow-up interviews. Read on...
9-23-20 Update: 591 Active Cases, 1,123 Recovered

Riley County has 79 new positive cases and 265 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital is caring for 3 positive patients at this time. These patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Read on...
9-21-20 Update: 777 Active Cases, 858 Recovered

Riley County has 67 new positive cases and 51 additional recoveries since Friday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient at this time. Read on...
9-18-20 Update: 761 Active Cases, 807 Recovered

Riley County has 75 new positive cases and 86 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients at this time. Some reporting procedures have been changed in Riley County. Read on...
9-16-20 Update: 772 Active Cases, 721 Recovered

Riley County has 111 new positive cases and 2 additional recoveries since Monday’s report. The large increase in positive cases is due to a delay in reporting from the state electronic disease surveillance system, EpiTrax. Read on...
9-14-20 Update: 663 Active Cases, 719 Recovered, 8 Deaths

Two COVID19-positive patients associated with the outbreak at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan, died over the weekend. Riley County has 43 new positive cases and no additional recoveries since Friday’s report Read on...
9-11-20 Update: 623 active, 728 recovered

Riley County has 37 new positive cases and 14 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients and 1 Person Under Investigation. Read on...
9-9-20 Update: 600 Active Cases, 704 Recovered

Riley County has 15 new positive cases and 143 recoveries since yesterday’s report. Limited testing was performed over the Labor Day weekend and accounts for the lower numbers in today’s report. Read on...
9-8-20 Update: 728 Active Cases, 561 Recovered

A total of 95, or 79%, of the new cases are patients between the ages of 18-24. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 4 positive patients at this time. The patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Read on...
9-4-20 Update: 679 Active Cases, 489 Recovered

Riley County has 129 new positive cases and 42 recoveries since Wednesday’s report. A total of 113, or 88%, of the new positive patients are in the 18-24 age range. Read on...
9-2-20 Update: 592 Active Cases, 447 Recovered, 6 Deaths

Riley County has 123 new positive cases and 53 more recoveries since Monday’s report. A resident who tested positive for COVID-19 died at Stormont Vail hospital. He was 91 years old and a resident of the Homestead of Manhattan Assisted Living Facility. Read on...
8-31-20 Update: 523 Active Cases, 394 Recovered

Riley County has 112 new positive cases and no (0) recoveries since Friday’s report. A total of 106, or 95%, of the new positive patients are in the 18-24 age group. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients and 1 PUI. Read on...
8-28-20 Update: 411 Active Cases, 394 Recovered

Riley County has 136 new positive cases and 15 more recoveries since Wednesday’s report. The totals are now 411 active, 394 recovered, and 5 deaths. This is the biggest two-day increase in local cases since the start of the pandemic. Read on...
8-26-20 Update: 290 Active Cases, 379 Recovered

Riley County has 68 new positive cases and 1 recovery since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient and zero PUI* patients at this time. Read on...
8-24-20 Update: 225 Active Cases, 376 Recovered

Riley County has 41 new positive cases and 1 recovery since Friday’s report. The USD 383 Manhattan/Ogden School District uses the percent positive over the last 14 days to determine their instruction model. That number is now 9.28%. Read on...
8-22-20 O’Malley’s and O'Malley's Alley Ordered to Close

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs issued a Notice to Close Immediately to O’Malley’s Alley, located at 1210 Moro Street, and O'Malley's, located at 1208 Moro Street, in Manhattan. Read on...
8-21-20 Update: 185 Active Cases, 375 Recovered

Riley County has 33 new positive cases and 1 recovery since Wednesday’s report. Additional cases have been identified in association with the Manhattan fraternity but not the Randolph School District Office outbreaks. Read on...
8-19-20 Update: 153 Active Cases, 374 Recovered

Riley County has 32 new positive cases and 4 recoveries since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 1 positive patient and zero PUI* patients at this time. Read on...
8-14-20 Update: 120 Active Cases, 370 Recovered

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Local Health Order 18 Takes Effect August 18

Today the Riley County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Health (BOH), decided in a vote of 3 to 0 to remove the restriction for large gatherings and allow venues of more than 2,000 person capacity to reopen. Read on...
8-17-20 Update: 125 Active Cases, 370 Recovered

Riley County has 5 new positive cases since Friday’s report and no additional recoveries. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patient and zero PUI* patients at this time. Read on...
8-15-20 Violations of Local Health Order 17

Over the last few nights, crowds have been observed in Manhattan not following the health guidelines established in Local Health Order 17. “I am working with the Riley County Police Department to address violations,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. Read on...
8-12-20 Update: 115 Active Cases, 369 Recovered

(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 12, 2020) Riley County has 6 new positive cases and 17 more recoveries since Monday’s report. The totals are now 115 active, 369 recovered, and 5 deaths. Read on...
Riley County Issues Local Health Order 17

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Health, decided in a vote to remove the requirement for bars and restaurants to screen employees for symptoms prior to each shift. Health screening is now voluntary. Read on...
8-10-20 Update: 126 Active Cases, 352 Recovered

Riley County has 6 new positive cases since Friday’s report. The totals are now 126 active, 352 recovered, and 5 deaths. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 2 positive patients and zero PUI* patients at this time. Read on...
8-7-20 Why are there separate requirements for bars and restaurants?

The more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in a restaurant or bar setting. Read on...
8-7-20 Update: 121 Active Cases, 351 Recovered

Riley County has 12 new positive cases since Wednesday’s report. The totals are now 121 active, 351 recovered, and 5 deaths. Written updates will now be released on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Read on...
8-5-20 Daily Update: 116 Active Cases, 336 Recovered

Riley County has 13 new positive cases since yesterday’s report. Yesterday, the Riley County Health Department incorrectly reported 351 recoveries to date. Staff are working diligently to maintain accuracy and will continue to share data. Read on...
8-4-20 Daily Update: 96 Active Cases, 351 Recovered

Riley County has 2 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 13 more recoveries. The totals are now 96 active, 351 recovered, and 5 deaths. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for three positive patients and zero PUI* patients. Read on...
8-3-20 Daily Update: 107 Active Cases, 338 Recovered

Riley County has 1 new positive case since Friday’s report, and 1 more recovery. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 4 positive patients and 2 PUI* patients. Read on...
7-31-20 Daily Update: 107 Active Cases, 337 Recovered

Riley County has 4 new positive cases since yesterday’s report. Read on...
7-30-20 Daily Update: Fifth death in Riley County, 103 active, 337 recovered

The Riley County Health Department was notified today that an 80 year old male has died after testing positive for COVID-19 as part of the Meadowlark Hills outbreak in Manhattan. Read on...
7-29-20 Daily Update: 101 Active Cases, 336 Recovered

Riley County has 13 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 22 more recoveries. Local Health Order 16 will go into effect Thursday, July 30. Read on...
7-28-20 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 16

This order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, July 30 and will remain in effect until amended, superseded, or rescinded. With full community cooperation, this proactive public health Order No. 16 may minimize the impact of COVID-19. Read on...
7-28-20 Daily Update: 110 Active Cases, 314 Recovered

Riley County has 2 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 2 more recoveries. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients and 1 PUI* patient at this time. Read on...
7-27-20 Daily Update: 110 Active Cases, 312 Recovered

Riley County has 7 new positive cases since Friday’s report, and 10 more recoveries. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for 3 positive patients at this time. One of those patients is on a ventilator. Read on...
7-24-20 Daily Update: Fourth death in Riley County, 113 active, 302 recovered

KDHE notified the Riley County Health Department of a fourth COVID-related death in the county; the Office of Vital Statistics verified COVID-19 was listed as cause of death. The 96 year-old woman was a resident at Leonardville Nursing Home. Read on...
7-23-20 Daily Update: 116 Active, 299 Recovered

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) has identified 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 6 more people have recovered. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is treating 3 COVID-19 positive patients and 1 PUI* patient. Read on...
7-22-20 Daily Update: 115 Active, 293 Recovered

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) has identified 6 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 4 more people have recovered. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is treating 4 COVID-19 positive patients and 1 PUI* patient. Read on...
7-21-20 Daily Update: 113 Active, 289 Recovered

Riley County has 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, and 8 more people have recovered. Two (2) COVID-19 positive patients and no (0) PUI* patients are being treated at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Read on...
7-20-20 Daily Update: 114 Active, 281 Recovered

Riley County has 16 new positive cases since Friday’s report and 31 more people have recovered. The totals are now 114 active, 281 recovered, and 3 deaths. Read on...
7-17-20 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 15

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs issued Local Health Order No. 15 today. This order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, July 20 and will remain in effect for 10 days, until July 30, or until amended, superseded, or rescinded. Read on...
7-17-20 Daily Update: 129 Active, 250 Recovered

Riley County has 8 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 16 more people have recovered. The totals are now 129 (-8) active, 250 (+16) recovered. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan reports no (0) COVID-19 patients and five PUI* patients. Read on...
7-16-20 Daily Update: 137 Active, 234 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 3 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 2 more people have recovered. The totals are now 137 (+1) active, 234 (+2) recovered. Read on...
7-15-20 Daily Update: 136 Active, 232 Recovered

iley County has 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 4 more people have recovered. The totals are now 136 (+3) active, 232 (+4) recovered. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan reports no (0) COVID-19 patients and four PUI* patients. Read on...
7-14-20 Daily Update: 133 Active, 228 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 9 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 26 more people have recovered. The totals are now 133 (-17) active, 228 (+26) recovered. Three COVID-positive Riley County residents have died. The last fatality occurred on June 10, 2020. Read on...
7-13-20 Daily Update: 150 Active, 202 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 18 new positive cases over the weekend, since Friday’s report, and 9 more recovered. The totals are now 150 (+9) active, 202 (+9) recovered. Almost 60% of all positive patients in Riley County have been between the ages of 18-24. Read on...
7-10-20 Daily Update: 141 Active, 193 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 5 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 8 more recovered. “I’m happy to report that the one COVID-19 positive patient at the hospital is now off the ventilator and has tested negative,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. Read on...
7-9-20 Daily Update: 144 Active, 185 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 7 new positive cases since yesterday’s report and 4 more recovered. 144 (+3) active, 185 (+4) recovered. There have been 3 COVID-related deaths in Riley County. Read on...
7-8-20 Daily Update: 141 Active, 181 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 8 new positive cases since yesterday’s report for a cumulative total of 325. There are 12 more recovered patients, reducing the number of active cases in the county to 141 (-4) active with 181 (+12) recovered. Read on...
7-7-20 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 14

This order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 and will remain in effect for 12 days (11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 19), or until amended, superseded, or rescinded. Read on...
7-7-20 Daily Update: 145 Active, 169 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 8 new positive cases and 18 more recovered cases since yesterday’s report. There are now 145 (-10) active, 169 (+18) recovered, and 3 deaths. Read on...
7-6-20 Daily Update: 309 Positive, 155 Active, 151 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 36 new positive cases since the Friday, July 3. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has one positive patient who is on a ventilator and no (0) PUI patients currently hospitalized. Read on...
7-3-20 Daily Update: 273 Positive, 148 Active, 122 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 12 new positive cases since yesterday’s report. Almost 56% of all the cases in Riley County have been identified in patients between the ages of 18-24. The next largest group are patients between the ages of 25-34, representing 17%. Read on...
7-2-20 Masks Required in Riley County Starting Tomorrow

The Riley County Commissioners decided during a 4:00 p.m. meeting today to temporarily uphold Governor Kelly’s Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must cover their nose and mouth with a mask while in public spaces. Read on...
7-2-20 Daily Update: 261 Positive, 145 Active, 113 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 19 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, bringing the total to 261. There are now 145 (+19) active, 113 (+6) recovered, and 3 deaths. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has one positive patient who is on a ventilator. Read on...
7-1-20 Daily Update: 242 Positive, 132 Active, 107 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 9 new positive cases since yesterday’s report, bringing the total to 242. An additional 16 patients are considered recovered, so the active total for the county actually decreased today. Read on...
6-30-20 Daily Update: 233 Positive, 139 Active, 91 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County numbers continue to increase, with 11 new cases since Monday’s report. Six more people have been added to the recovered list, and none of the new positive patients have required hospitalization. Read on...
6-29-20 Daily Update: 222 Positive, 134 Active, 85 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County numbers continue to increase, with 15 new cases since Sunday's report. Most new patients have been between the ages of 18-35. Younger people tend to have less severe cases and none of the new patients are currently hospitalized. Read on...
6-28-20 Six EMS Personnel Test Positive, Riley County Total Reaches 207

A coronavirus outbreak has been confirmed at Riley County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A total of six EMS personnel tested positive for COVID-19 and test results are pending for three more. Results will be shared when information becomes available. Read on...
6-26-20 Daily Update: 184 Positive, 109 Active, 72 Recovered, 3 Deaths

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) has received notice of 28 new positive patients since the Wednesday, June 24 report. The majority of the new positive patients continue to be in the 18-24 age range. Read on...
6-24-20 Daily Update: 156 Positive, 83 Active, 70 Recovered, 3 Deaths

There are 24 new positive patients in Riley County that have been identified since the Monday, June 22 report. Half of all patients who have tested positive in Riley County are between the ages of 18-24. Read on...
6-23-2020 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 13

Due to the recent increase in positive cases, more hospitalizations, and heightened evidence of community spread, Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Health Order No. 13. This order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. Read on...
6-22-20 Daily Update: 132 Positive, 61 Active, 68 Recovered, 3 Deaths

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) has received notice of 29 new positive patients since the Friday, June 17 report. The total for the county is now 132, with 61 active cases. The majority of the new positive patients are in the 18-24 age range. Read on...
6-19-20 Daily Update: 103 Positive, 38 Active, 62 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has seen an increase in the number of positive tests as well as the percentage of positives this week. “The fight is far from over,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. Residents are asked to prioritize health and safety, Read on...
6-17-20 Daily Update: 91 Positive, 26 Active, 62 Recovered, 3 Deaths

The Riley County Health Department (RCHD) has received notice of 11 new positive patients since Monday’s report. None of the new positives are associated with the outbreak at Leonardville Nursing Home. Read on...
6-15-20 Daily Update: 80 Positive, 16 Active, 61 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County received notice of six new positive patients since Friday’s report. The total for the county is now 80, with 16 active cases. Five of the new patients are male, ages 21, 22, 28, 37, and 61. One patient is female, age 19. Read on...
6-12-20 Daily Update: 74 Positive, 12 Active, 59 Recovered, 3 Deaths

Riley County has 3 new COVID-19 positive patients, for a cumulative total of 74. The new patients are a 21 year-old male, 90 year-old female, and a 95 year-old female, all associated with an outbreak at the Leonardville Nursing Home. Read on...
6-11-2020 Guidelines for determining re-opening phases

The totality of the circumstances in Riley County will be considered when making any determination to hold, proceed, or revert to earlier phases of the reopening plan. Read on...
6-10-20 Third Coronavirus-Related Death in Riley County

A 61 year-old Riley County man died this morning after suffering complications related to COVID-19. He was receiving care in a local hospital and had been on a ventilator since last week. Read on...
6-9-20 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 12

Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Health Order No. 12 which will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 10. This will replace the previous order scheduled for the same day. Read on...
6-9-2020 Second Coronavirus-Related Death in Riley County

An 88 year-old Riley County man has died after testing positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. He was hospitalized in a neighboring community where he was being treated for multiple complicating conditions. No further information will be released. Read on...
6-8-20 Daily Update: 71 Positive, 11 Active, 59 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has 3 new positive patients, for a cumulative total of 71. The new patients are all male, ages 32, 55, and 88. One case is associated with an outbreak in another county. Disease investigation is ongoing for the other two patients. Read on...
6-8-2020 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 11

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Order No. 11 which increases the number of people allowed to gather to 100 and allows bars and nightclubs to stay open until 2:00 a.m. Local Order No. 11 goes into effect on Wednesday, June 10. Read on...
6-5-20 Daily Update: 68 Positive, 8 Active, 59 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has 1 new positive patient, for a cumulative total of 68. The patient is a 35 year-old female. People who have come into close contact with this patient are being notified directly. Read on...
6-3-20 Health and safety advice for peaceful protests

For people who have attended protests or large gatherings, we’re sharing some answers to questions relating to the spread of COVID-19. Please reach out if you have any additional questions. Read on...
6-3-20 Daily Update: 67 Positive, 8 Active, 58 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has 1 new positive patient, for a cumulative total of 67. The patient is a male, age 61, and is a household contact of another positive patient. Read on...
6-1-20 Daily Update: 66 Positive, 7 Active, 58 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has 2 new positive patients, for a cumulative total of 66. The patients are members of the same household, a 44 year-old female and 46 year-old male. "Our thoughts are with this family as they fight the disease," said Julie Gibbs. Read on...
5-29-20 Daily Update: 64 Positive, 6 Active, 57 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has had no new positive cases since Wednesday. The county has tested a total of 1,213 people which represents 1.65% of the local population (using the 73,703 population estimate). 1,005 of those tests were negative and 144 are pending. Read on...
5-27-20 Daily Update: 64 Positive, 8 Active, 55 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has had one new positive cases since yesterday, bringing the total to 64. The patient is a male, age 52 and the health department is currently conducting disease investigation Read on...
5-26-20 Riley County Issues Local Health Order No. 10

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs has issued Order No. 10 which allows all businesses to reopen, and increases the amount of people allowed to gather to 50. Local Order No. 10 goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27. Read on...
5-26-20 Daily Update: 63 Positive, 8 Active, 54 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has had two new positive cases since last Friday, bringing the total to 63. The patients are female, ages 23 and 72. They are not related, and the Riley County Health Department is conducting disease investigation for each patient. Read on...
5-22-20 Daily Update: 61 Positive, 6 Active, 54 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has one new positive case, bringing the total to 61. The individual is a 63 year-old male, and disease investigation is ongoing. Of the 61 cases, 6 are active, 54 people have recovered, and 1 person has died. Read on...
5-21-20 Riley County Issues Updated Local Health Order No. 9

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs issued Order No. 9 which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 22. This order modifies the previous health order to remove reference to Phase 1.5 and replace it with reference to Phase 2. Read on...
5-20-20 Daily Update: 60 Positive, 6 Active, 53 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has had no new positive COVID-19 cases since last Friday. Riley County’s total number of positives remains at 60. Of that total, 6 cases are active, 53 people have recovered, and 1 person has died. Read on...
5-18-20 Daily Update: 60 Positive, 10 Active, 49 Recovered, 1 Death

Riley County has had no new positive COVID-19 cases since Friday’s report. Riley County’s total number of positives remains at 60. Of that total, 10 cases are active, 49 people have recovered, and 1 person has died. Read on...
5-15-20 Riley County Issues New Local Health Order for Phase 1.5

Riley County Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs issued Order No. 8 which goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 18. The new order replaces the previous Local Health Order No. 7 but keeps the requirement that restaurants close by 10:00 p.m. Read on...
5-15-20 Daily Update: 60 Positive, 12 Active, 47 Recovered, and 1 Death

Riley County has one new positive case since Wednesday’s report. The new patient is male of unknown age who is associated with an outbreak in another county. Read on...
5-13-20 Daily Update: 59 Positive, 12 Active, and 46 Recovered

There has been one new positive case since Monday’s report. The new patient is a 30 year-old female who is associated with an outbreak in another county. She is recovering in isolation at her home. Read on...
5-12-20 First Coronavirus-Related Death in Riley County

A Manhattan man died today after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month. The male in his 30s was tested for COVID-19 in late April after seeking medical care for an underlying health condition. Read on...
Board of County Commission Meetings

The Board of County Commissioners will not be in session on the following dates. Read on...
North Central Regional Planning Commission

Resources that may be able to assist low-income households in need of services. Read on...
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