Riley County health officials have confirmed one additional COVID-19 related death, bringing the total for the pandemic to 32.
The 76-year-old male patient tested positive Jan. 4 and passed away Tuesday at Via Christi Village.
In addition, 17 new positive coronavirus cases and 21 recoveries were identified since Monday’s report. Ascension Via Christi is caring for four positive patients, three of which are in the Intensive Care Unit.
The percent positive rate for the week ending Feb. 6 was 4.8 percent, confirmed from 111 positives out of 2,317 total tests. That’s down from 5.2 percent the previous week.
The free testing site at CiCo Park remains closed, due to extreme cold temperatures and the health department is working to find an alternate indoor location which it plans to announce soon.
The Health Department will continue vaccinating those 65 and older and will also begin administering “boosters”, second doses, to individuals who were vaccinated as part of Phase 1.
Second Doses
For those in need of second doses, the Health Department will be contacting those individuals once the vaccination window opens. It is recommended that you get your booster shot from the same organization you received your first dose.
