COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) 2020 Updates

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LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Amarillo, TX

Here are some quick links and resources:

City of Amarillo Public Health status level and report card
News and updates from the Texas Department of State Health Services including reported cases in the State of Texas.
National list of cases reported to the CDC
Information about COVID-19 from the office of the Texas Governor and what guidelines Texas is currently following
A snapshot look at Coronavirus and COVID-19 News Updates From The CDC
Texas Department of State Health Services information on the COVID-19 Outbreak

Symptoms of COVID-19 include:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

How to Prevent COVID-19 and Spread of the Virus

All Adults Eligible For Covid Vaccine Next Week

So get ready for it. The flood of Facebook photos of even more people posting that they got their Covid Vaccination. As more and more people are eligible to start getting their first round. Then of course schedule their second shot. The time is here.

Melissa

Looking Back: A Year After The First COVID-19 Case In Amarillo

Today marks the one year anniversary of the first positive Covid-19 case in our area.

Charlie

Another Spring And Another Move In My Future

This seems like a never ending occurrence it's time to help my daughter move again. This has been yearly since she originally moved to the Dallas area. We were hoping that this year we could skip it for once.

Melissa

Another Amarillo Group is Eligible for Vaccines Starting Monday

Another Amarillo group is about to become eligible to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine locally

Michael Rivera

The Masks May Come Off, But Texas Teachers Aren’t Celebrating Spring Break

Even Though the Texas Education Agency has let school districts across the state handle masks, there really aren't too many teachers celebrating.

Michael Rivera

Amarillo Businesses Still Planning on Asking You to Wear a Mask

Here is a quick list of what we've found while searching to see what businesses will be requiring or requesting that guests wear masks.

Charlie

Covid Cases in Nursing Homes Drop 82% According to Report

The American Healthcare Association and the National Center for Assisted Living are reporting that cases dropped to their lowest level since the government began tracking weekly cases in nursing homes in May 2020.

Jude Walker

Teachers The Next Round Of Vaccines Are For You

Nobody really likes the idea of getting a shot. That was then and well this is now. We are still not crazy about needles but more and more people are posting about getting their vaccine.

Melissa

Walk-in Vaccination Clinic in Amarillo Will Open Again on Monday

We just have to make it to Monday.

Charlie

Things Still Closed In Amarillo, But It’s Not All Bad News Today

If you're looking for some good news today, we're back at Level Orange.

Charlie

Coffee Memorial Blood Center Is Facing Its Toughest Times

The pandemic has created a new level of need for blood donations, now they are facing another shortage due to the incredible cold weather here in the panhandle.

Danny

See? I Told You It Wouldn’t Take Long To Get More Vaccine Doses.

If you get it soon, hopefully you can avoid the frigid windchill that is being forecast for our area.

Charlie