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 will implement a COVID-19 vaccine requirement after Thanksgiving break, on Dec. 6. COVID-19 cases remain low.

Pitt adds 69 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 10

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • November 18, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 43 students and 26 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16.
The CMRO said the Pitt CoVax Vaccination Center will offer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 as early as Nov. 4.

Pitt adds 61 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 3

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • November 11, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 35 students and 26 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9.
The Pitt CoVax Center is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals once the CDC releases guidance about boosters and vaccination for children ages 5-11.

Pitt adds 44 new cases since Oct. 27

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • November 4, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 24 students and 20 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.
The CMRO said the Pitt CoVax Vaccination Center will offer COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 as early as Nov. 4.

Pitt to require COVID-19 vaccination starting Dec. 6

By Jon Moss and Millicent Watt • November 1, 2021
Pitt announced in a Monday campuswide email that all students and employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, or receive an approved exemption, beginning Dec. 6.
The Pitt CoVax Center is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals once the CDC releases guidance about boosters and vaccination for children ages 5-11.

Pitt adds 37 new COVID-19 cases since Oct. 20

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 28, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 23 students and 14 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center — located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall — recently expanded its hours to daily operations, and will offer flu shots starting next Wednesday.

Pitt adds 42 new COVID-19 cases since Oct. 6

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 21, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 29 students and 13 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 13-19.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt adds 37 new COVID-19 cases since Oct. 6

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 14, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 24 students and 13 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Oct. 6 to Oct. 12.
ID scanners at building entrances are undergoing a system update but still operational. The system update began Wednesday at 5 p.m. and should finish Friday evening.

Pitt says ID scanners are working, despite system update

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that ID scanners at building entrances are currently in the middle of a system update, but this does not affect the operational status of the scanners.
Pitt’s CoVax Vaccination Center located at the bottom of Nordenberg Hall.

Pitt adds 51 new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 29

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2021
Pitt officials said Thursday that 32 students and 19 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.
Gracelyn Mauro is a sophomore psychology major and a patient care technician at UPMC Presbyterian.

Student health care workers discuss job joys, difficulties amid pandemic

By Alexandra Ross, Staff Writer • October 5, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes of working in health care have increased, and student workers often feel a greater responsibility in these roles.
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