Amarillo confirms first cases of COVID-19

AMARILLO (KVII) — The first case of the novel coronavirus has been confirmed in the Amarillo area, according to health officials.

ABC News 7 reported that city officials announced two people have had their diagnoses confirmed by testing.

As a result of the positive tests for COVID-19 and based on the comprehensive response plan crafted by area leaders, the city has issued a Local Disaster Declaration and the Amarillo-area Coronavirus Status Level has been changed to Level Orange.