Panhandle and other towns across Texas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Panhandle, TX community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Texas hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Texas Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Texas government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Texas COVID-19 Cases

Texas New Coronavirus Cases:
Texas Total Coronavirus Cases: 8,600,393
Texas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Texas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 94,424
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Panhandle

Panhandle stores stocked ahead of tax free weekend for emergency supplies

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Emergency supplies are tax free this weekend to prepare for storm season in the Panhandle. Generators, flashlights and fire extinguishers are only a few items on the list of ... More info »

KFDA-TV on MSN - 04/25/2024 01:45pm

This May Be Our Last Chance to Halt Bird Flu in Humans, and We Are Blowing It

So far there is only one confirmed human case. Rick Bright, an expert on the H5N1 virus who served on President Biden’s coronavirus advisory board, told me this is the crucial moment. “There’s a fine ... More info »

The New York Times - 04/24/2024 07:32am

Donated fencing goes up for families affected by Texas Panhandle wildfires

Reach Out Worldwide along with Texas ranchers worked together to bring fencing materials and volunteers to start the rebuilding process in the panhandle. More info »

KFDA-TV on MSN - 04/24/2024 01:34pm

Texas AG stepping in to investigate bid-rigging scandal within Judge Lina Hidalgo's Office

The investigation is tied to the scandal that's centered around a now-canceled $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract. Three of Judge Lina Hidalgo's employees were indicted in this case. More info »

abc13 on MSN - 04/25/2024 08:23am

The Epic Texas Panhandle Fire Is Just a Preview

All of the Texas Observer’s articles are available for free syndication for news sources under the following conditions: Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission from the Sierra Club ... More info »

The Texas Observer - 04/17/2024 04:43am

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