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Pitt student vaccinations to begin next Thursday, official says

By Millicent Watt, Staff Writer • January 20, 2021

Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office presented a plan on Tuesday evening to begin vaccinations, with up to 800 shots for Pitt and “local” students set for next Thursday and Friday at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt adds 9 new COVID-19 cases since Thursday

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • January 19, 2021

Pitt added nine new COVID-19 cases, composed of eight students and one employee, between last Friday and Monday, with 20 students currently in isolation. This is the spring semester’s first case report.

Students concerned about online learning, burnout during spring semester

By Betul Tuncer, Staff Writer • January 18, 2021

As the spring semester begins, many students are preparing for classes and move-in while still being impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Students shared their thoughts and concerns regarding housing, classes and other topics about the spring semester.

Editorial | A vaccine isn’t the pandemic’s magic fix

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 26, 2020

The current administration needs to start taking mitigation actions and stop pretending a vaccine is the magic cure to the pandemic.