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
Category: COVID-19
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
UPMC Announces Plan for Equitable Distribution of New Antibody Combination to Prevent COVID-19
Today, UPMC discussed the plans to effectively and equitably administer the new AstraZeneca Evusheld to eligible patients. This two-drug product using monoclonal antibodies is authorized… Read more
UPMC Provides Guidance for Safe and Healthy Holiday Gatherings
With the holidays around the corner, Dr. Donald M. Yealy, the UPMC chief medical officer, and Dr. John Goldman, infectious disease specialist and vice president… Read more
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children: How Parents are Influenced by Misinformation, and How They Can Counter it
Since COVID-19 vaccines became available for children ages 5 to 11 in early November 2021, many families have been lining up to get their school-age… Read more