COVID-19

September 28, 2022 Update

Riley County has a MODERATE incidence rate of 24.2 cases per 100,000 people according to the KDHE COVID-19 data dashboard. KDHE reported 18 new cases for the week of September 17 - 23.

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New cases:

18

Total cases as of September 28:

15,442

Death total for Riley County residents:

96

Schedule a free COVID-19 Test at the Riley County Health Department

Free nasal swab PCR testing is available in the RCHD mobile lab trailer and made possible by KDHE.

Same day appointments are available but must be scheduled at least 2 hours in advance. Appointments are available a maximum of 5 days in advance. 

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Isolation and Exposure Calculator

The CDC provides a tool to help determine how long you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19. 

Visit the CDC page and click the Isolation and Exposure button. 

COVID-19 DATA Dashboard

For Riley County data and trends, please visit the KDHE COVID-19 Dashboard. Scroll down or use the navigation tabs to locate specific data.

Find historic data for Riley County March 2020 - April 2022

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