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
Pitt students read poetry written by "inside students" as part of an inside-out class run within the SCI Somerset prison in the fall semester.

The Outbreak | Coronavirus is separating me from my classmates in prison

By Leah Mensch, Contributing Editor • March 15, 2020
In my autobiography writing course, Pitt going online means that I’m losing contact with half of my classmates -- the ones incarcerated at SCI Somerset.
Hillman Library remains open to students, faculty and staff. All University libraries will remain open, but may have reduced hours depending on usage.

Pitt to restrict building access, close campus recreation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 15, 2020
Pitt will restrict building access and close numerous recreational facilities across campus beginning Monday, due to the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

County officials announce two COVID-19 cases in City

By Janine Faust, Jon Moss, and Benjamin Nigrosh • March 14, 2020
Allegheny County officials announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the City at a Saturday afternoon press conference.
Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor • March 12, 2020
Pitt is requesting all students move out of residence halls, but students can request an extension to stay on campus. Pitt will evaluate travel issues, co-op standing, campus employment, financial hardship and personal safety for each case
ACC Commissioner John Swofford issued a statement regarding the conference's cancellation of athletic activities.

ACC to suspend all athletic activities

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • March 12, 2020
The ACC announced Thursday that it will suspend all athletic related activities in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Pitt moves classes online as coronavirus pandemic spreads around nation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 11, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Wednesday that Pitt will cancel classes next week and then move them online indefinitely beginning March 23, in the wake of the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
At Wednesday’s Faculty Assembly Meeting, Ted Fritz, the associate vice chancellor of public safety and emergency, announced the University is acting under “Response Level B: High Alert” because of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic and discussed potential actions if cases are reported in the area.

Faculty assembly prepares for possible Pittsburgh pandemic

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • March 4, 2020
Pitt is acting under “Response Level B: High Alert” due to increased concern over the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, Ted Fritz, associate vice chancellor of public safety and emergency, announced at the faculty assembly meeting Wednesday afternoon.
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Pitt cancels most spring break study abroad programming in wake of coronavirus crisis

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 3, 2020
Pitt students looking to fly out of the Steel City over spring break for study abroad will now be grounded, following a new directive from University administrators.
Chair of the Board of Health Lee Harrison described resources available at the Allegheny County Health Department and CDC.

Health department holds coronavirus press conference

By Benjamin Nigrosh, Assistant News Editor • March 3, 2020
The Allegheny County Health Department will not have COVID-19 test kits for “a few months,” Kristen Mertz, ACHD medical epidemiologist, said at a press conference Monday morning. 
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Pitt working to recall students from coronavirus-afflicted countries

By Jon Moss, News Editor • February 28, 2020
Pitt announced Friday that it is working to bring students home “as soon as practicable” from three of the countries most impacted by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.
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