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

Today's Covid Report Card Came Out, And There's Some Good News

Today, our hospitalization rate on the report card was under 15 percent

Charlie

Walmart And Sam’s Club To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Soon

Those eligible will be able to register to receive the vaccine by booking an appointment at the Walmart and Sam's Club websites.

Danny

Budweiser Skips Super Bowl Ad For First Time in 37 Years

Budweiser joins Pepsi and Coca-Cola in the decision to sideline their popular commercials this year.

Claire Epting

New Amarillo Rental Assistance Program Underway And Just In Time

The last coronavirus relief stimulus was not enough many locals feel, plus with with the ongoing struggles with renters, Amarillo Community Development decided to launch another low-income rental assistance program.

Danny

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

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

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

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