COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) 2020 Updates

Mix 94.1 is keeping you up to date with the latest news you need to know about the Coronavirus outbreak.

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

Potter County Judge Extends Closures of City Buildings

This state of disaster will continue, “until further order of the Commissioners Court or until Governor Greg Abbott vacates, rescinds, or cancels the current state-wide declaration of disaster”.

Danny

Texans May Get Another Stimulus Check From Biden Soon

The Biden plan is the first of two major spending initiatives The President Elect will seek in the first few months of his presidency, according to Biden officials.

Danny

Shamrock Has Suspended St. Patrick’s Day Celebration For 2021

This year, I guess I'll just have to drink a pint at home in honor of what could have been.

Charlie

Amarillo Has Postponed Immunizations At Civic Center Complex

The reason is that we have "completed our current supply."

Charlie

Ginger Nelson To Seek Mayoral Re-Election in Amarillo

Nelson said, “As Mayor, I will continue to make COVID 19 our top priority, she also said she is focusing on other areas of improvement for the city as well, including a proposal for city-wide high-speed internet.

Danny

WT Waiving Application Fees And Financial Aid Opportunities

There is more help coming for West Texas A&M students. This all to help out due to the pandemic that hit earlier last year. The University realizes that they have a lot of students that need the help right now.

Melissa Bartlett

Tyson Has Another Free Food Box Event This Month In Amarillo

If you're struggling with food insecurity, just bring your ID and join Tyson Foods at Bethesda Outreach, located at 1101 Fritch Hwy on January 31 from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM

Danny

Some Of Us Can Get The Covid-19 Vaccination This Week In Amarillo

If you fit into either Phase 1A or Phase 1B, you can go to the Civic Center Complex to get your vaccination all this week.

Charlie

Governor Abbott Says There Will Be No More Texas Shutdowns

Now with the vaccine, the governor vowed that there will be no more shutdowns.

Danny

806 Health: Our Pets Have Been Saving Us During Pandemic

The fact that 2020 has been such a challenging year is nothing new. As we are getting closer to wrap it up we still have to remember we have things to be thankful for as well. Even though we have had a lot of ups and downs this year. We have had loved ones die, we have had people get sick, we have had major milestones canceled. We have all had stuff change for us.

Melissa

Dominos Employees Are About To Get A Huge Bonus

More than 11,500 company-owned store and supply chain hourly team members and drivers will receive a special bonus this month.

Danny

806 Health Tip: An Eco Friendly Christmas Good For Everyone

We think about anything that is eco-friendly is only being good for the Earth, for our environment. It is good of course. Being eco-friendly can also be good for us. Now some of our choices may not be a choice we want to make this year.

Melissa