COVID-19

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

Free testing for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV viruses is available in the RCHD mobile lab trailer. This testing is made possible through a partnership with KDHE.

Same day appointments are available but must be scheduled at least 1 hour in advance. Appointments are available a maximum of 5 days in advance. Test results will be sent directly to patients.

Schedule an appointment

  1. Isolation and exposure
  2. Report At-Home COVID Test Results

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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