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

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

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

New Mexico Asks Folks To Mask Up Again Indoors, Is Amarillo Next?

New Mexico is Masking Up, Is Amarillo and the Panhandle Next?

Michael Rivera

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

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

5 Democratic Members Who Traveled To D.C. Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

A total of five Texas Democratic Caucus member have tested positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, it was reported that three members tested positive for the virus and upon further precautionary testing two more tested positive.

Shani Scott