COVID-19 Public Health News
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Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration Expires Today
Today, May 11, 2023 marks the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration. It's been a long road. Most tools to fight COVID, like vaccines, treatments, and testing, will remain available to the public. Read on... -
RCHD Encourages Vaccinations as 2022 Flu/COVID Season Begins
"Healthcare professionals are already seeing high numbers of flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this year. I hope the COVID season will not be as severe as in years past, but I urge people to take precautions," said RCHD Director Julie Gibbs. Read on... -
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Young Children Begin June 30
COVID-19 vaccine administration for young children will begin Thursday, June 30 at the Riley County Health Department Clinic, located at 2030 Tecumseh Road. A parent or legal guardian must be present for any child under 18. Read on... -
11-24-21 Update: 54 new positive COVID cases in Riley County
Riley County has identified 54 new positive Coronavirus cases and 98 additional recoveries since the last report on November 18, 2021. Read on... -
11-18-21 Update: Two deaths and 116 new positive COVID cases in Riley County
Two Riley County residents have passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Read on... -
11-10-21 Update: Two deaths and 120 new positive COVID cases in Riley County
Two Riley County residents have passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Read on... -
11-05-21: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Announced for Children Ages 5-11
In light of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director signing off on administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11 the Riley County Health Department will be holding a clinic on November 13th. Read on... -
11-03-21 Update: One death and 41 new positive COVID cases in Riley County
One Riley County resident has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Read on... -
Riley County Commission Chairman Tests Positive for COVID-19
Riley County Commission Chairman John Ford has tested positive for COVID-19. Ford tested positive on November 2nd. The Riley County Health Department is notifying those who are considered close contacts of Commissioner Ford. Read on... -
10-27-21 Update: 38 new positive COVID cases in Riley County
Riley County has identified 38 new positive Coronavirus cases and 54 additional recoveries since the last report on October 21, 2021. Read on...
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