Nasal spray gives Pitt researchers a promising new weapon to fight Covid
An ultra-low dose of nanobodies reduced the number of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in the hamsters’ nasal cavities, throats and lungs by a millionfold.
26 May 2021
Pittsburgh’s Indian diaspora races to find oxygen for India, reports The New York Times
By Friday, 400 oxygen concentrators were ordered, to be flown to India.
05 May 2021
Still need a Covid vaccine? Find it here with Allegheny County’s vaccine finder map
The vaccine shortages, priority tiers and confusing sign-up sites are all in the past now. Now, everyone (ages 16 and up) is eligible.
26 Apr 2021
A Pittsburgh high school teacher looks back at one year of teaching online
"I imagine that every student, educator and partner will return to our buildings with a renewed sense of purpose, appreciation and perspective as we come closer to the end of this chapter in our lives."
29 Mar 2021
Allegheny County to launch a new and greatly improved vaccine registration system next week
Despite 370,000 vaccinations so far in Allegheny County, Covid case counts are on the rise.
25 Mar 2021
ACHD sites expand vaccine eligibility to ages 50-64 with health conditions, new clinics opening
To make this happen, new mass vaccination sites in Oakland, the Hill District and Ross Township are opening next week.
19 Mar 2021
Starting April 4, some PA restaurant and gathering restrictions will be relaxed
On April 4, indoor dining will be permitted to operate at 75% of a restaurant's capacity.
15 Mar 2021
5 candid stories about a wild pandemic school year in the Pittsburgh area
It’s been a tricky, demanding year for everyone in the education community since schools first closed in March 2020.
15 Mar 2021
6 frontline healthcare workers share stories of spiritual strength during the pandemic
For healthcare workers who identify as people of faith, the challenges are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
09 Mar 2021
Getting Pittsburgh Vaccinated, a Facebook group, offers everything you need to know to score an appointment
Looking for a vaccine appointment? Start here with this valuable resource hub.
25 Feb 2021