(RILEY COUNTY, KS – June 8, 2022) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recorded 48 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between May 28 - June 3. The Incidence Rate per 100,000 is 64.7, putting Riley County in the SUBSTANTIAL incidence category which is 50 - 99 cases per 100,000 people.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is currently caring for one COVID-19 positive patient.
Two additional COVID-related deaths have been verified by the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS), bringing the total number of deaths in Riley County to 89. Additional information about the deceased patients is not available at this time.
There have been a total of 13,882 COVID-19 cases in Riley County reported as of June 8, 2022 according to the KDHE Case Summary. This total does not include any at-home test results.
Vaccine Information
COVID-19 vaccines and other immunizations are available at the Riley County Health Department Clinic, located at 2030 Tecumseh Road. Walk-ins are welcome or appointments are available by calling (785) 776-4779 ext.(785) 776-4779 ext. 7675.
Riley County Health Clinic Hours:
- Mon-Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Thurs: noon – 6 p.m.
- Fri: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Additional Information
KDHE has changed their update schedule to Wednesdays. The next update from Riley County will be published Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
COVID-19 testing options
KDHE Data Dashboard. For Riley County trends, scroll down the page or use the navigation tabs to locate specific data. The KDHE dashboard is updated each Wednesday by 12:30 p.m.
COVID-19 updates from CDC