TAKE A LOOK: COVID-19 in Riley County by the numbers on March 24

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(Infographic by Julie Freijat | Collegian Media Group)

The Riley County Health Department announced six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 24, as well as 10 additional recoveries. There have been 6,294 total positive cases in the county — 53 are active.

For the week of March 14, the positivity rate in the county was 1.4 percent. On campus, the rate is 0.82 percent.

Ascension Via Christi hospital in Manhattan is currently caring for one COVID-19 positive patient.

(Infographic by Kaylie McLaughlin | Collegian Media Group)
(Infographic by Kaylie McLaughlin | Collegian Media Group)

The county continues to vaccinate those in Phase 2 and will begin to vaccinate those in Phase 3 and 4 this week.

(Infographic by Julie Freijat | Collegian Media Group)
(Infographic by Julie Freijat | Collegian Media Group)

To date, 7,175 people in Riley County are fully vaccinated by the health department.

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My name is Bailey Britton and I am the former editor-in-chief of the Collegian. Previously, I have been the assistant news editor and the managing editor. I have also interned for the Manhattan Mercury and the Colby Free Press. I grew up in Colby, Kansas, and I am a junior in journalism and English. Through the Collegian, I aim to provide the K-State community with quality news coverage while we learn to serve our campus.