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Body The number of global coronavirus cases has doubled since last week. By Wednesday afternoon, the World Health Organization had confirmed 413,467 cases and 18,433 deaths in what it now considers a pandemic.

Body City reports staff precautionary measures, ‘soft closes’ business offices

Body The growing health crisis caused by spread of the coronavirus spurred Gov. Greg Abbott to issue several proclamations last week—among them, one allowing the postponement of local elections which had already been scheduled for May 2.

Body Texas is postponing the May 26 primary runoff elections to July 14, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday.

Body Governor takes actions to slow down deadly virus

Body The Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund at Amarillo Area Foundation has been in place since 2006 and has been used numerous times to offer financial assistance, especially from devastation due to wildfires. This week, AAF contributed $200,000 to the Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund.

Body Globally, the World Health Organization has confirmed 207,860 cases and 8,657 deaths, as of Wednesday evening.

Body Stories of empty shelves at area grocery stores spread quickly this week—spurred by news that some Texas cities were seeing the first positive tests for the coronavirus, and by the fear that widespread quarantines may well be next.

Body Local volunteers offer errand services for those in need

Body Democratic congressional candidate Greg Sagan formally withdrew from the race last week after revealing the news that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable form of cancer.