COVID-19 Archives - Page 9 of 59

‘Trust us’: Pitt professors plead in July open letter to chancellor for COVID-19 vaccine mandate

By Punya Bhasin, Senior Staff Writer • September 29, 2021

More than 400 faculty members sent an open letter over the summer to Chancellor Patrick Gallagher in support of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the safety of the University community.

Opinion | There’s a difference between vaccine hesitant and anti-vaxx

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 27, 2021

It’s easy to respond in anger — God knows I have — but shifting our response and perception of the unvaccinated is the only way to combat rampant misinformation, widespread distrust and American resistance tradition.

Pitt adds 79 new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 15

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • September 23, 2021

Pitt officials said Thursday that 59 students and 20 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Sept. 15-21.

Opinion | Homecoming is the fall’s most important event, especially this year

By Jessica Snyder, For The Pitt News • September 22, 2021

Homecoming this year is a reunion, symbolizing a light at the end of the tunnel.

‘Makes me excited’: Students adjust from virtual to in-person classes

By Leanna Chae, For The Pitt News • September 20, 2021

Now entering the second week of fully in-person classes, many Pitt students are still trying to adjust to running to meetings, racing to dining facilities and finding seats in big lecture halls.

Editorial | It’s worth celebrating in-person classes

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 19, 2021

These past 18 months have consisted of a lot of frustration and disappointment, but in a way, the return to in-person classes represents a reset.

Pitt adds 59 new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 8

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • September 16, 2021

Pitt officials said Thursday that 44 students and 15 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from Sept. 8-14.

SGB discusses in-person class concerns, student org finances pilot

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021

A top Pitt administrator praised students at Tuesday’s Student Government Board meeting for their part in minimizing COVID-19 cases last academic year. But students asked questions and raised concerns regarding Pitt’s move on Monday to fully in-person classes.

Editorial | Testing unvaccinated students is a costly, unequal alternative to vaccination

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 14, 2021

The current test return rate is below 10% for unvaccinated students, meaning that the testing alternative is essentially useless as a public health tool.

Students offer mixed feelings about return to in-person classes

By Brandon Raglow, Staff Writer • September 13, 2021

When the University announced a two-week optional online period, many students reacted with trepidation over another semester online. Now, as that period comes to an end, students are experiencing a variety of feelings about mandatory in-person classes.