While at-home COVID-19 tests are becoming more widely available, parents of young children should take note that some of the test kit materials can pose… Read more
Category: COVID-19
As Omicron Peaks, UPMC Leaders Reinforce Vigilance and Share Information About Preventive Medication
Today, UPMC officials gave an update on the Omicron spike and provided additional information on Evusheld, a medication that prevents COVID-19 and is offered to… Read more
UPMC Launches Hill District COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic with Community Partners
It’s been a little over a year since vaccinations for COVID-19 were approved, and about 65% of Allegheny County residents are fully vaccinated. But, in… Read more
From Delta to Omicron, Here’s How Scientists Know Which Coronavirus Variants are Circulating in the US
The omicron variant quickly took over the global coronavirus landscape after it was first reported in South Africa in late November, 2021. The U.S. became the 24th… Read more
UPMC Children’s Hospital Prepares for Omicron Surge
With more children needing hospitalization due to the Omicron variant, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has allocated additional rooms for the treatment of COVID-19 to… Read more