COVID-19 Archives - Page 5 of 59

Editorial | The government’s COVID-19 testing website needs to be more efficient

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 21, 2022

There needs to be a more efficient and easier way for people to get COVID-19 tests besides the flawed website President Joe Biden rolled out this week.

Pitt to provide N95 or equivalent masks starting Monday

By Martha Layne, News Editor • January 20, 2022

Pitt announced Thursday afternoon that N95 or equivalent respirators will be available at concierge entrances to buildings beginning Monday.

Pitt adds 487 new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 12

By Martha Layne, News Editor • January 20, 2022

Pitt officials said Thursday that 352 students and 135 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Jan. 12 to 18.

Students find problems with added COVID-19 testing, move-in procedures

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • January 18, 2022

The University required all unvaccinated and vaccinated students to submit a negative COVID-19 test as part of spring move-in procedures. But many students found problems with using the Pitt-provided Quest tests.

Editorial | Pitt needs to have a hybrid option as Omicron spikes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 14, 2022

In order for spring semester to be successful and to keep students and staff healthy, Pitt needs to provide a hybrid option.

Pitt adds 414 new COVID-19 cases since Jan. 4

By Martha Layne, News Editor • January 13, 2022

Pitt officials said Thursday that 209 students and 205 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Jan. 4 to Jan. 11.

Pitt doubles down on mitigation efforts, vaccines as Omicron surges

By Abby Cardilli, Staff Writer • January 11, 2022

Despite other mitigation measures, University officials said COVID-19 vaccines, including a booster dose, are the key component of campus safety plans amid the pandemic.

Pitt updates isolation, quarantine protocols

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • January 11, 2022

Pitt updated its quarantine and isolation protocols last Friday in time for spring semester move-in, and now include specific guidelines for unvaccinated students and a recommended isolation period of five days.

Pitt athletics powers on despite COVID-19 postponements over winter break

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • January 10, 2022

Pitt students departed campus after final exams in mid-December, but Pitt athletes remained with their teams as winter sports began their seasons in earnest. Some Panther teams had to navigate COVID-19-related postponements during the holidays.

Editorial | New semester brings old worries over mental health

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 10, 2022

Another semester beginning online brings worries about mental wellbeing, especially as students struggle to obtain resources and disability accommodations in trying circumstances.