PA Mask Requirement For Students: Dr. Rachel Levine Says Young People's Ability To Transmit Coronavirus Necessitates Mandate

The Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine clarified details about yesterday's announcement of a mask requirement for students in schools.

• Aug 18, 2020

Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 45 New Coronavirus Cases And 1 Additional Death

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 45 new Coronavirus cases Tuesday out of 810 test results, and one additional death.

• Aug 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Students Required To Wear Masks At All Times

The Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Health are requiring students to wear masks at all times while in school.

• Aug 17, 2020

Pa. Health Dept. Reports 384 New Coronavirus Cases; Statewide Total Rises To 124,844

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 384 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday.

• Aug 17, 2020

Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 71 New Coronavirus Cases, Countywide Total Surpasses 9,500

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 71 new Coronavirus cases Monday out of 944 test results, and two additional deaths.

• Aug 17, 2020

New Saliva-Based Coronavirus Tests Could Be A Fast, Cheap 'Game-Changer'

A new saliva-based coronavirus test could be a cheaper and faster option.

• Aug 16, 2020

Pa. Health Dept. Announces 660 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 124,460

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 660 new cases of Coronavirus on Sunday and three additional deaths.

• Aug 16, 2020

Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 74 New Coronavirus Cases, 21 More Hospitalizations

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 74 new Coronavirus cases Sunday out of 1,381 test results, and four additional deaths.

• Aug 16, 2020

Pa. Health Dept. Reports 850 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing Statewide Total To 123,800

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 850 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday and 20 additional deaths.

• Aug 15, 2020

Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 77 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing Countywide Total To 9,359

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 77 new Coronavirus cases Saturday out of 1,321 test results, and one additional death.

• Aug 15, 2020

Local Doctor Voices Concerns About Children Contracting Other Illnesses Besides Coronavirus Upon Return To School

In the fall, there could be outbreaks of other kinds besides COVID-19. And with less children being vaccinated than previous years, this could pose a serious problem for children's health this fall when they return to school.

• Aug 14, 2020

WVU Researchers Dispute Study On Neck Gaiter Effectiveness

Medical researchers from West Virginia University are disputing the results of a recent study about the effectiveness of neck gaiters in protecting against coronavirus.

• Aug 14, 2020

Pa. Education, Health Depts. Give Schools Guidance For Handling Coronavirus Outbreaks

Pennsylvania state government agencies are providing school leaders with advice about how to respond when students or employees with confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been on school property.

• Aug 14, 2020

Pa. Health Dept. Announces 829 More Coronavirus Cases, Statewide Case Count Now 122,950

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 829 new cases of Coronavirus on Friday and 36 additional deaths.

• Aug 14, 2020

Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 90 More Coronavirus Cases And 5 Additional Deaths, Total Cases Countywide Now At 9,282

The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 90 new Coronavirus cases Friday out of 1,237 test results, and five additional deaths.

• Aug 14, 2020

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