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

COVID, Flu, & RSV Cases Are Skyrocketing In Texas

No one knows the reason why, but the flu virus (and more) is running rampant in the state

Ryan Kramer

Amarillo Homeless Rate Sees Massive Decrease Over Last Year

The numbers are still higher than we want to see, but it's getting much better

Ryan Kramer

UPDATE: The True Story Behind The Lonely Shakers Sign In Amarillo

Learn about the bittersweet journey of Shakers, the legendary sports bar that rebranded to Baileys before facing closure.

Charlie

Wait, We're Testing Sewage Water In Amarillo For COVID?

Is it really THAT necessary to wade around in the sewers?

Ryan Kramer

Amarillo Has Received More Doses Of Monoclonal Antibody Treatment

Today, the City announced that they have more doses of the monoclonal antibody infusion medication Sotrovimab.

Charlie

Queen Guitarist Brian May Tests Positive for COVID-19

"I beg you and implore you to go and get jabbed if you're not already, because you need the help."

Taylor Linzinmeir

Need A Moderna Booster? Good News Is A Walk In Clinic Has Them

No appointment necessary.

Charlie

Texas Now Doing More To Offer Help For Us To Cope With Disaster

If you, or someone you know, is feeling overwhelmed, there's help available.

Charlie

US Health Officials Recommend Booster Shot of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

U.S. health officials just endorsed booster shots of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for some at-risk Americans.

Townsquare Staff

No Amarillo, Sniffing Onions Will Not Help With COVID-19

Can inhaling an Onion cure you from COVID-19? The answer is obvious but there's still a few folks who might just try it anyway.

Michael Rivera

Texas Nurse Breaks Down After Hospital Shift Over COVID

The COVID-19 Delta variant is still running rampant across the state of Texas and it is not only taking a toll on Texans, but also our healthcare workers.

Lucky Larry

Being Nice in Amarillo Really Does Go A Long Way

There are so many things going on these days and being kind to others helps in every situation. It's been a rough couple of years with Covid. Growing up you learn two important things that should stick with you when you get older. Treat other's the way you want to be treated and if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all.

Melissa Bartlett