(RILEY COUNTY, KS – August 17, 2022) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) recorded 57 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between August 6 - 12. The Incidence Rate is 76.8, which places Riley County in the SUBSTANTIAL incidence category with 50-99 cases per 100,000 people. This total does not include any at-home test results.
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for two COVID-19 positive patients at this time. One of these patients is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on a ventilator.
No additional deaths have been reported in Riley County. The total number of COVID-related deaths remains 92 people.
The CDC recently updated quarantine and isolation guidance to help people better protect themselves and understand their risk.
“We can’t emphasize enough that people who are sick, or who suspect they have COVID and are waiting for test results, should stay home and stay away from others. That guidance won’t change,” said Health Department Director Julie Gibbs. “People who are exposed to COVID-19 should wear a mask for 10 days, whether they have been vaccinated or not.”
Find current guidelines for quarantine and isolation from the CDC.
Vaccine Information
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are now available for everyone older than six months of age. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive vaccinations. The Health Department does not charge any fees for COVID-19 vaccines.
Walk-ins are welcome at the Health Department Clinic, located at 2030 Tecumseh Road. People can also schedule appointments by calling (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.
COVID-19 Tests
Free at-home test kits are also available in the lobby at the Riley County Health Department Clinic, located at 2030 Tecumseh Drive. The limit is one test kit per person, and each kit contains two tests. Free test kits are also available by ordering online through the US Postal Service as well as Project ACT. Most pharmacies carry test kits for sale. RCHD no longer offers in-person testing.
Additional Information
There have been a total of 14,841 COVID-19 cases in Riley County as of August 17, 2022 according to the KDHE Case Summary
Please report positive or negative results when you take an at-home test using the online portal. The Report At-Home Test Results link is also available on the Riley County COVID-19 page at www.rileycountyks.gov/covid.
COVID-19 testing options
KDHE Data Dashboard.
COVID-19 updates from CDC
Next Update
The next update from Riley County will be published Wednesday, August 24.