Hospital officials warn decreased mask use, aggressive COVID-19 variants, and flu infections could worsen Pa.’s rising case rate.
Everything you need to know to stay COVID-safe during a second pandemic winter
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COVID-19 Vaccination and Children
As families prepare to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones, we need to prioritize immunizing our family members against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are now approved for children five years of age and older.
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Grant Program (VOGP) Announced
The PA Department of Community & Economic Development has announced this special grant program for non-profits and grassroots organizatons. This … Read More
COVID and the Latino Community: Where to Find the Help You Need
It has been more than a year since COVID-19 forced the world into an economic shutdown and a health and safety related panic. Even as more people are vaccinated and businesses re-open, communities are still struggling.
Hanging in there: Mental health and wellbeing in the aftermath of COVID-19
After a year of treating patients via screens and phones, a psychiatrist urges self-care, mutual aid and basic generosity.
Health care has slipped for Pittsburgh Latino children during pandemic
During the Covid-19 crisis much information has focused on the effects of the virus in adults as well as the … Read More
PA will lift most COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration announced coronavirus mitigation efforts, except masking, will be lifted on Memorial Day.
When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine? A pediatrician answers 5 questions parents are asking | Analysis
A pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases, explains what doctors know today about the risk children face of getting and spreading the coronavirus and when vaccines might be available.
United Way PA 211: A Valuable Resource of Essential Help for the Latino Community
United Way’s PA 211 Southwest helpline is a comprehensive source of information about local resources and services. Part of a … Read More
Could a centralized vaccine signup ease Pa.’s rollout pains? Here’s the answer.
The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health-care providers to create and manage their own scheduling, causing frustration among some residents.
Most Pittsburgh Public students will stay online until 2021. Here are main takeaways from the Oct. school board meetings.
After two amendments and two days of public testimonies, the PPS board voted Wednesday in favor of extending exclusive online learning for most students through Jan. 2021.
Four tips to follow when maskless people make you anxious, according to a trauma therapist
On the list of public health recommendations known to help stem the global coronavirus pandemic, mask-wearing and social distancing are at the top. Unfortunately, complying with these basic public health measures has become politicized, leading some folks to refuse to do either or both.