COVID-19 Public Health News

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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. 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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