The COVID-19 Medical Response Office said flu season is “in full swing” on Pitt’s campus much earlier than its typical peak, raising concerns about the combined impact of the flu and COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.

As Pitt prepares to take on COVID-19 for the third year, students expressed mixed feelings about the current state of the pandemic.

Pitt officials said Wednesday that COVID-19 community levels are expected to “continue to fluctuate” in the Pennsylvania region, but community levels on all campuses remain medium or low.

Pitt officials said Friday that the CDC has moved COVID-19 Community Levels from high to medium in Allegheny County.

Pitt officials said Thursday that 93 students and 25 employees tested positive for COVID-19 from April 13 to 19.

Students in Pitt isolation housing in January said they experienced a range of problems, from poor communication to maintenance and cleanliness issues. A Pitt spokesperson said the University is committed to “safety, cleanliness and comfort” in isolation housing.

Amid yet another surge of COVID-19, another bat with virtual classes and another year of “pivoting,” apathy has become the name of the game. It seems we’re giving up — whether it’s becoming more and more pessimistic about performing, sacrificing some worker safety to preserve the workforce or seeming to ignore rising cases.

The way to ensure strong mitigation is an accessible, universal online option during the spring semester.

Halloween in college is an entertaining distraction from the problems of young adult life.

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.