President of Ascension Via Christi Bob Copple gives an important update on Ascension Via Christi’s pay continuation program. Copple also says how Via Christi is practicing social distancing. Copple also shared his thoughts on the 14 day stay at home order announced yesterday. https://1350kman.com/14-day-stay-at-home-order-takes-effect-march-29-in-riley-county/ Furthermore Copple is supportive of the stay at home order.     [...]

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Ascension Via Christi President Bob Copple  joined News Radio KMAN during the 7 a.m. hour for our daily COVID-19 update.

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Ascension Via Christi President Bob Copple  joined News Radio KMAN during the 7 a.m. hour for our daily COVID-19 update.

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Ascension Via Christi hospital has received unused protective clothing equipment from donating closed businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. President of Ascension Via Christi Robert Copple says that “the generosity and supportive nature of those who live in our community is amazing”. However the following items are still needed by the hospital isolation gowns, n95 and [...]

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment now lists 82 positive cases of the coronavirus in Kansas. The list was updated to show that while a patient is being treated in Riley County for COVID-19, he’s actually a resident of Pottawatomie County. Nationally the conversation has been the concern over the availability of testing kits, [...]

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Meal services Pottawatomie County Commissioner Pat Weixelman gave updates during a meeting Friday on meal services being provided to children in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. He says the Wamego City Park location has averaged around 180 meals per day. That location runs from 11 am to 1 pm and serves breakfast and lunch. Other [...]

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K-State Biosecurity Research Institute Director Stephen Higgs spoke with KMAN about the development of potential COVID-19 vaccines. Higgs says there are vaccines currently in the works, but their development will likely take some time. According to Higgs, there is vaccine research that has already passed the animal-testing stage, but people shouldn’t expect it to be [...]

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The Riley County Health Department is offering a service in conjunction with Ascension Via Christi hospital for those who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. RCHD Director Julie Gibbs says those who believe they have COVID-19 symptoms can call a phone number where health professionals will advise them on what to do based on what they [...]

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Kansas State University has announced that it will have limited operations for the remainder of the semester. This limited status means: Students will take classes remotely until the end of the semester In-person commencement ceremonies have been cancelled for the Manhattan and Polytechnic campuses Residence halls and dining centers will close starting on March 20th [...]

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Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Karen Hibbard spoke with KMAN Friday about the cancellation of events in Manhattan in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. She says that some of the 14 conventions and events held during the month of March that the bureau directly works with have already been held, but many have been [...]

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