Health Archives - Page 18 of 57

Students advised to shelter in place for 10 days before Thanksgiving break, can still attend in-person classes

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • October 26, 2020

Pitt advised all students in a Monday morning email to complete a 10-day shelter in place starting Nov. 12 before leaving for Thanksgiving break.

Pitt opens 25% of seating in dining locations

By Millicent Watt, For The Pitt News • October 26, 2020

Pitt opened 25% of available seating in The Eatery, The Perch and other dining facilities across campus last Tuesday after shifting to the Guarded risk posture.

‘If I just walked out and left, no one would know’: Students detail lax rules, miscommunication in Pitt’s quarantine housing

By Rebecca Johnson and Rashi Ranjan • October 21, 2020

In Pitt’s quarantine housing, students described lax rules and little oversight, allowing them to skirt the University’s physical distancing rules. One student said they went on walks outside, and others in the housing had visitors, even whole families.

Pitt dining worker union alleges ‘direct violation’ of contract by dining contractor, raises safety concerns

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

By cutting hours for Pitt dining workers, their union argues contractor Compass Group is committing a “direct violation” of its contract. The company said it has “temporarily adjusted hours slightly in order to maintain the working status of all associates.”

Pitt adds 10 COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • October 20, 2020

Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed of nine students and one employee, between Friday and Monday.

Large crowd, few masks at Schenley Park worship service

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • October 19, 2020

California-based Christian musician Sean Feucht hosted a worship service Sunday evening at Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill that drew about 200 people. Few attendees of the “Let Us Worship” outdoor concert wore masks or were socially distanced.

Pitt adds 5 new COVID-19 cases since Monday

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • October 16, 2020

The test results arrive as Pitt’s Oakland campus prepares to move to the Guarded Risk posture on Monday, if case numbers remain low, University officials announced last week.

Students will be asked to shelter in place for two weeks before winter break, head of COVID-19 Medical Response Office says

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • October 16, 2020

All students will be asked to shelter in place for 14 days before leaving campus for winter break, according to Dr. John Williams, the head of Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office.

Pitt adds 10 COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • October 13, 2020

Pitt added 10 new COVID-19 cases, composed entirely of students, between Friday and Monday.

‘A professional narc’: Pandemic safety ambassadors navigate Oakland’s streets

By Rashi Ranjan, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

Maria Lucy can be found traversing Oakland’s streets during the week, talking to members of the Pittsburgh community about COVID-19 and sharing resources, such as masks and hand sanitizer. She said her job is educating people when they need it, and reporting them when they don’t listen.