Update 1:45 p.m.
New information released by the Riley County Health Department links Friday’s new cases to an outbreak at Leonardville Nursing Home.
The three newly reported positive COVID-19 individuals bring the active case count to 12. 59 of 71 total positive individuals have been reported recovered, 3 patients have died. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has 1 positive patient on a ventilator and 2 patients exhibiting symptoms awaiting test results.
The 3 new positive individuals make 5 total positive COVID-19 cases tied to the retirement community. All residents and employees have been tested, officials are awaiting the results for approximately one third of the tests.
“The facility has been taking every precaution, from limiting access to visitors to monitoring of staff and residents for symptoms, and following recommendations from both the health department and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) for several months.” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs.
Health officials are assisting LNH personnel to investigate and trace cases and isolate patients as necessary.
“This outbreak underscores the importance of collaboration and open communication between partners, and serves as a reminder that COVID-19 is still a pressing issue in Riley County and should continue to be taken very seriously,” said Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams. “We will continue to work closely with the Leonardville Nursing Home, and all other long-term care facilities, to keep Riley County healthy.”
If you’re experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your health professional and the Riley County screening line at (785) 323-6400. It’s staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the end of June.
Original story:
Riley County is reporting 3 new positive COVID-19 tests Friday morning.
The patients are a 21 year old man, 90 year old woman and 95 year old woman.
KMAN will update with additional information as it is released.
That brings the county to an overall total of 74 positive novel coronavirus tests. If no new recoveries are reported, that brings the active case count to 12.
Previously, 9 active cases and 59 recoveries were reported, in addition to 3 COVID-related deaths.
