COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) 2020 Updates

Newstalk 940 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

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

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

Will Costco Limits On Toilet Paper Cause Hoarding Again?

Costco is putting products on the floor when they get them but with supply chain issues there might be issues with getting more products toward the holidays.

Tricia

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

Delta Variant May Be Targeting Texas Kids The Most

The Washington Post told the story of one teacher in another state who took off her mask to read a story to the class, and within a few days, half of her elementary class was infected with the delta variant. Could it happen in Texas?

Jen Austin

Two Vaccination Shots Does Not Make You Fully Vaccinated According To The CDC

Unvaccinated people have been blamed for taking up all of the hospital space preventing others from being about to have access. Well, I did some reading and if you took sometime to do the same you would be surprised to find out who is considered unvaccinated according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC).

Shani Scott

1 in 10 Texans Say They Tried to Make Homemade Booze During the Pandemic

By necessity, 2020 became THE year of DIY projects, and for many people that included homemade booze. Here's what Texans were brewing and distilling.

Aaron Savage