Federal Covid-19 Strike Force Coming To Assist Panhandle

Mayor Ginger Nelson reported on a Facebook live video Saturday afternoon saying the governor is sending help to the Amarillo area.

The Covid-19 Strike Force will help and assist area officials due to the increased coronavirus cases and concerns over the meat processing plants.

Governor Greg Abbott is working with Vice President Mike Pence to send the federal strike force team to Amarillo by Monday to look into the increased spread of the virus, and to facilitate testing.

While speaking with Gov. Abbott Mayor Nelson say he told her “It is important and it is best for your citizens to remain indoors. The more we can stay in, the less we will be out carrying the virus unknowingly to people who have to be out.”

Saturday May 2nd Covid-19 Report Card

The number of Covid-19 cases in Potter County continues to rise.

As of Saturday may 2nd the county has 766 total reported numbers with 67 recoveries and 9 deaths.

Randall County has 270 cases with 64 recoveries and 3 deaths.

There have been 4,963 tests conducted with 458 still pending.