There are two main types of tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: those that tell if someone has the virus and those that… Read more
Tag: COVID-19
UPMC Remains Prepared for Ongoing Fight Against COVID-19
With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the three states UPMC serves, the health system remains prepared to care for an increasing number of patients… Read more
NOW – Episode 38
In the 38th episode of NOW, see how one hospital is reinventing trick-or-treating during the pandemic, how a donation to the Harrisburg Police Bureau will… Read more
Pitt Researchers Harness Llama Antibodies to Fight COVID-19
At a virtual press briefing today, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced their discovery of tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas, which could be fashioned… Read more
UPMC in Italy Receives U.S Government Funding to Provide Telemedicine Care for Frail Patients
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded UPMC in Italy $1.8 million to implement a telemedicine platform in response to the COVID-19… Read more