In it’s latest weekly report, the Riley County Health Department confirmed there are some coronavirus variants which have been identified locally.
The health department says 39 new positive cases were identified Wednesday along with 32 additional recoveries since the June 16 report. Six COVID-positive patients are currently receiving care at Ascension Via Christi Hospital. Two are in the Intensive Care Unit.
A total of 21 positive cases from variants of concern are noted in the report, including 10 from the Delta variants and 10 from the Alpha variant. One case from the Epsilon variant was also confirmed.
Health officials say six of the individuals who tested positive for a variant have met the CDC’s requirements for a “vaccine breakthrough” case, defined as getting infected after having received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Riley County Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says vaccine breakthrough cases are expected since no vaccine is 100 percent effective.
“Vaccines remain the most important tool in the fight against COVID-19,” Gibbs said.
Vaccine Operations (RCHD):
Received dose 2 of 2 (Fully vaccinated): 21,677
Received dose 1 of 2: 590
Vaccines are being offered at the Riley County Health Department. Please call 785-565-6560 M-F between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to schedule an appointment.
Riley County Statistics for June 23:
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Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 6,682
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Total active: 47
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Total recovered: 6,592
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Total deaths: 43
POSITIVE RATE
Week 24 (June 13 – June 19) 7.4%
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36 positive cases
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486 total tests
Week 23 (June 6 – June 12) 6.9%
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33 positive cases
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477 total tests
Two-week average: 7.17%
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69 positive
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963 total tests
