COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) 2020 Updates

96.9 KISS-FM 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

Amarillo Businesses Still Planning on Asking You to Wear a Mask

Here is a quick list of what we've found while searching to see what businesses will be requiring or requesting that guests wear masks.

Charlie

Teachers, The Next Round Of Vaccines Are For You

Nobody really likes the idea of getting a shot. That was then and well this is now. We are still not crazy about needles but more and more people are posting about getting their vaccine.

Melissa

Walk-in Vaccination Clinic in Amarillo Will Open Again on Monday

We just have to make it to Monday.

Charlie

Things Still Closed In Amarillo, But It’s Not All Bad News Today

If you're looking for some good news today, we're back at Level Orange.

Charlie

Coffee Memorial Blood Center Is Facing Its Toughest Times

The pandemic has created a new level of need for blood donations, now they are facing another shortage due to the incredible cold weather here in the panhandle.

Danny

See? I Told You It Wouldn’t Take Long To Get More Vaccine Doses.

If you get it soon, hopefully you can avoid the frigid windchill that is being forecast for our area.

Charlie

Second Dose of Moderna Vaccine Currently Unavailable in Amarillo

If history is any kind of good indicator as to how long it will take for those doses to arrive, we should expect them sooner rather than later.

Charlie

Patrick Mahomes Avoids Near Disaster From A Haircut

The Kansas City Chiefs had to isolate two players this week when it was revealed that a barber with COVID-19 had cut their hair. But it could have been much worse.

Danny

Amarillo CVS Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Amarillo CVS locations will begin vaccinations on Feb. 11 with appointments becoming available for booking as early as Feb. 9, the company stated in a press release.

Danny

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

Target Is Giving Huge Bonuses Out To All Employees

The company will give $500 bonuses to all hourly workers and bonuses of $1,000 to $2,000

Danny

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