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 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.
Pitt football to forgo 2020 postseason

Pitt football to forgo 2020 postseason

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 11, 2020
Pitt football’s 32-20 victory over Georgia Tech on Thursday night has turned from regular season finale to simply the season finale. Head coach Pat Narduzzi and Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced Friday evening that the Panthers will decline to participate in a bowl game this postseason.
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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.
Coach Capel questions a foul.

Capel tries to keep program human amidst pandemic basketball

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • December 7, 2020
The question: “Is it difficult for players and coaches to be so focused on basketball right now, at a time when most people — college students in particular — are at home relaxing and celebrating the holidays?” The answer: yes.
Pitt adds 112 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 23

Pitt adds 112 new COVID-19 cases since Nov. 23

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2020
Pitt added 112 new COVID-19 cases, composed of 90 students and 22 employees, between Nov. 23 and Thursday, with two students currently in isolation.
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