Amarillo Area Coronavirus Status Level: RED

Level Orange Means: Limited confirmed COVID-19 cases in Amarillo and the surrounding area.

The order may be extended by the Amarillo City Council if necessary after the two weeks.

Recommendations:

Residents are allowed to continue to go out for supplies they need for their health and to keep their homes and businesses operating.

Essential travel is allowed and is generally defined as travel for essential personal activities and work services.

Below is a list of work services considered essential:

Healthcare – hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, medical suppliers, mental health and veterinary care
Public infrastructure operations (water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refinery, waster, internet, telecommunications, defense, essential manufacturing)
Transportation and related repairs
Government functions (first responders, emergency management personnel, judges and court personnel, law enforcement)
School personnel (and families leaving home to get schoolwork and meals)
Carry-out and delivery restaurants and liquor stores (takeout, delivery, and drive-through only)
Businesses that provide food, shelter and social services
Newspaper, television and radio services
Gas stations and auto services
Banks, financial institutions and real estate transactions
Hardware stores, home and business repair and service providers
Business supplies, mailing and shipping services
Laundromats, dry cleaners, and related services
Airport, taxis and private transportation
Legal and accounting services
Home-based care, residential facilities, and shelters
Funeral homes and related businesses
Childcare facilities that enable essential employees to work
Hotels, motels, and shared rentals
Animal shelters, zoos and other live animal businesses (no visitors)
Gun and firearm businesses
Moving services

The following personal activities are allowed:

Getting groceries, household supplies, medicine, gas, work-from-home supplies, pet and livestock supplies
Going to the doctor’s office
Outdoor activities (hiking, biking, running, etc.) while maintaining social distance requirements

Below is a list of what is considered essential travel:

Travel related to essential personal activities and work services
Travel to care for the elderly, minors, dependents, disabled or vulnerable persons
Travel by clergy, travel to funerals
Travel to and from educational institutions for materials or meals
Travel to residence
Travel required by law enforcement or court order

Nelson said the Amarillo-area will see a spike in positive tests because more tests are being completed.

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