Riley County has gone three days without a new positive COVID-19 test as of Wednesday afternoon. Health and safety officials updated the public online Wednesday. 20 of a total of 55 positive COVID cases remain active and one Riley County resident remains hospitalized. Health Department Director Julie Gibbs says the re-opening process has started smoothly, with most businesses adhering to occupancy, distance and other requirements. “Please keep in mind, those businesses who are following the best practices are far less likely to have a COVID positive case associated with their business,” Gibbs says. “And, therefore, are more likely to stay open.” She encourages the public to continue mitigation efforts, including wearing cloth masks, throughout the re-opening as well. Gibbs says the re-opening process will progress based on local data and following the governor’s guidance, adding that the process could last longer than the minimum 14 day period for some phases. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Adams also says they’ve received 4,300 responses to their community survey, 4,100 of who were county residents. The goal of the survey is to get a full picture of the impact of the pandemic on the local community.
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