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

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tests Positive for COVID-19

Gov. Abbott's case is considered a "breakthrough case" of COVID-19 since he was fully vaccinated before testing positive.

Rob Snyder

Why Does Eating Too Much Salt Make Us More Susceptible to Covid-19?

We know too much sodium can be bad for our hearts and blood pressure. But now we know it can have a negative effect on the immune system.

Tara Holley

Amarillo Has Gone Orange, It’s Not A Good Thing

Amarillo has gone up a level with Covid-19 restrictions. Is this the road we really want to go down?

Michael Rivera

Covid Cases Close Maverick Boys & Girls Club Until August

Just when we really were hoping to be putting the term Covid behind us this happens. OK I know I am living in a dream world and that word would not be leaving our vocabulary any time soon. I know this word is sticking around. We can hope anyway but here we are with another closing due to Covid.

Melissa Bartlett

Could Amarillo Get Another COVID-19 Lockdown?

We're not heading for a lockdown anytime soon but there's still a vaccine problem here in Amarillo.

Michael Rivera

A Post-Pandemic Grocery Store Trend That Texas Will Not Follow

If you see a shopper at Brookshire's wearing a certain color of wristband, that person is sending a post-pandemic signal that they would be cool with it if you got really excited about bananas and wanted to offer a fist bump. Oh, trends.

Jen Austin

Amarillo Is Stopping COVID-19 Press Conferences and Report Card

If you still feel a need to check numbers on a regular basis, you can still do so by visiting the Amarillo Covid-19 Dashboard

Charlie

United Supermarkets Making it Even Easier to Get Your Covid Shot

My daughter surprised me over the weekend and drove to Amarillo to see me for Mother’s Day. I was not expecting this at all. When she comes to town I like to take her grocery shopping so she has new recipes and plenty of meals when she goes home.

Melissa Bartlett

Amarillo Is Getting Mobile Vaccination Clinics Starting April 29

The City is really doing their best to make getting the vaccine as easy as possible.

Charlie

There’s a New Scam Coming with Vaccine Cards… Is Amarillo Next?

There's a new COVID-19 scam promising you a quick trip back to normal... but this one isn't worth the paper it's printed on

Michael Rivera

There Are More Places to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Amarillo

In a press release yesterday, United Supermarkets announced that they are doing vaccine clinics at communities across Texas.

Charlie

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