COVID percent positive rate drops, vaccine booster clinic planned in early December

Novel coronavirus recoveries have outpaced new cases in Riley County since last week’s report. 54 new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Riley County Health Department Wednesday, with 98 recoveries being reported as well since November 18. As of Wednesday, seven patients were under care at Ascension Via Christi Hospital — one of whom is [...]

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By |2021-11-24T14:22:42-06:00November 24th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on COVID percent positive rate drops, vaccine booster clinic planned in early December

Riley County planning youth vaccine clinics, encourages flu awareness

With Pfizer eligibility expected to be expanded to youths ages 5 to 11 in November, Riley County health officials have plans for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in conjunction with area schools. Health Department Clinical Supervisor Aryn Price presented the information at the monthly intergovernmental luncheon between representatives of area municipalities, educational institutions, business associations and Fort [...]

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By |2021-10-25T16:30:10-05:00October 25th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County planning youth vaccine clinics, encourages flu awareness

Riley County identifies 62 new positive cases; 139 recoveries

Riley County Health officials have confirmed 68 new positive COVID cases in the county. Along with the new positive cases, 139 additional recoveries are being reported since the last report on September 22. Five COVID-positive patients are currently under care at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Two vaccinated patients are on the medical floor. [...]

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By |2021-09-29T16:57:25-05:00September 29th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County identifies 62 new positive cases; 139 recoveries

One additional COVID death in Riley County; 116 new positive cases

Riley County is reporting one more COVID related death, bringing the county’s total to 58. One Riley County resident has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. A 28 year old unvaccinated male tested positive for COVID-19 on August 13th and died on September 14th at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Riley County [...]

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By |2021-09-23T14:25:25-05:00September 23rd, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on One additional COVID death in Riley County; 116 new positive cases

Riley County reports 70 new COVID cases; 74 recoveries

70 new COVID cases are being reported by the Riley County Health Department this week. Riley County has identified 70 new positive Coronavirus cases and 74 additional recoveries since the last report on August 18. This brings the total number of active cases in the county to 121. In Riley County, since December, there have [...]

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By |2021-08-25T16:21:36-05:00August 25th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County reports 70 new COVID cases; 74 recoveries

K-State president would favor university COVID-19 vaccine mandate, if Kansas law allowed

Kansas State University has not implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but that is likely only because Kansas legislative policy prevents the university from doing so. K-State president Richard Myers says if university administration could implement a vaccine mandate, it would. Despite the lack of COVID-19 vaccine requirements at K-State, Myers says over 80 percent of [...]

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By |2021-08-20T13:31:31-05:00August 20th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on K-State president would favor university COVID-19 vaccine mandate, if Kansas law allowed

Riley County reports one new COVID death; 85 new cases

Riley County is reporting one new COVID related death this week. The 60-year-old woman was unvaccinated and died July 30 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital in Topeka after testing positive just three weeks earlier. Her death represents the county’s 53rd COVID-related death. Eight COVID-positive patients are currently under care at Ascension Via [...]

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By |2021-08-18T14:36:15-05:00August 18th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Riley County reports one new COVID death; 85 new cases

Copple: Frustration mounting from health care officials over vaccine hesitancy

At least one local health care leader is growing frustrated with a lack of trust of professionals regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Ascension Via Christi CEO and President Bob Copple says physicians are giving advice on a number healthcare issues, but still have patients not listening to expert advice when it comes to COVID. Copple says [...]

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By |2021-08-16T06:43:09-05:00August 16th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Copple: Frustration mounting from health care officials over vaccine hesitancy

Gov. Kelly issues new mask mandate

A mask mandate goes into effect Sunday morning at midnight for all state buildings as the Delta variant of coronavirus continues to drive new cases. Governor Laura Kelly announced the mandate while encouraging residents to get vaccinated Wednesday afternoon. Kelly kept the mandate strictly to state facilities, leaving counties, cities and school districts able to [...]

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By |2021-07-29T11:20:39-05:00July 29th, 2021|Local News|Comments Off on Gov. Kelly issues new mask mandate

Riley County confirms four additional COVID related deaths; 146 new cases

Four more Riley County residents have died from COVID related complications. Three of the individuals who passed where fully vaccinated and in their 90s. The fourth individual was an 89-year-old female tested positive for COVID-19 back in January, and passed away on June 1st. COVID was a contributing factor, and records indicate she was unvaccinated. [...]

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