riley county

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recorded 116 new COVID-19 cases for Riley County between July 30 and August 5.

The latest report, out Wednesday, keeps Riley County in the HIGH incidence category with the current incidence rate of 156.3 per 100,000 people. This total does not include any at-home test results.

Ascension Via Christi is caring for two COVID-19 positive individuals, with no patients currently in the ICU.

One additional COVID-19 related death was also reported this week. An 80 year-old male tested positive July 26 and died August 5.