The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Pitt says students should not travel to campus until further notice

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • January 8, 2021
Pitt students should not travel to campus yet for the upcoming spring semester due to COVID-19 uncertainty, the University said Friday.
Pitt adds 18 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 18 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 8, 2021
Pitt added 18 new COVID-19 cases, composed of nine students and nine employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 18 students currently in isolation.
The University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Pitt adds 38 new COVID-19 cases, will release spring plans ‘later this week’

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • January 5, 2021
With the spring semester approaching, Pitt spokesperson Kevin Zwick said the University will release return to campus plans “later this week.”
Pitt adds 13 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 13 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2020
Pitt added 13 new COVID-19 cases, composed of three students and 10 employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 10 students currently in isolation.
Pitt adds 12 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

Pitt adds 12 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 15, 2020
Pitt added 12 new COVID-19 cases, composed of seven students and five employees, between last Thursday and Monday, with 10 students currently in isolation.
Pitt adds 17 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Pitt adds 17 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2020
Pitt added 17 new COVID-19 cases, composed of six students and 11 employees, between Tuesday and Thursday, with 10 students currently in isolation.
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Gallagher says Pitt ‘best in class of major universities’ in COVID-19 performance, looks to spring semester

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • December 10, 2020
Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Pitt will use similar techniques from the fall to slow the spread of the virus in the spring such as the shelter-in-place period as well as “pods” to limit social interaction.
Pitt reviewing state’s new COVID-19 mitigation orders

Pitt reviewing state’s new COVID-19 mitigation orders

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • December 10, 2020
Pitt’s Healthcare Advisory Group will review the state’s new COVID-19 mitigation orders and make recommendations to the University’s senior administration if necessary, according to University spokesperson Kevin Zwick.
The University-wide shelter-in-place period ended as of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

Pitt will release spring travel guidance in early January

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • December 10, 2020
Pitt said Thursday it won’t release more travel guidance to students about the start of the spring semester until at least Jan. 4.
Pitt adds 20 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

Pitt adds 20 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 8, 2020
Pitt added 20 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 10 students and 10 employees, between last Thursday and Monday, with 10 students currently in isolation.
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