City of Amarillo expecting state to expand vaccine eligibility this week
CDC recommends masks in public settings
By Bailie Myers | March 10, 2021 at 12:10 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 12:10 PM
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The Amarillo Public Health Department is waiting on word from the state to expand vaccine eligibility to the 1C category this week.
Casie Stoughton, director of public health, said they could receive an answer from The Texas Department of State Health Services as soon as today, and this will allow more people in Amarillo to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
During a news conference today, city leaders encouraged vaccinations as statewide mask mandates are being repealed today.