'Am I Protected?' Vaccine Concern Grows As COVID Cases Climb Amid Omicron Variant
While cases continue to climb, medical professionals say it could be much worse without the vaccines.
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While cases continue to climb, medical professionals say it could be much worse without the vaccines.
The University of Pittsburgh reported more than 400 new COVID-19 cases from Jan. 4 to Jan. 11.
Pittsburgh Public Schools are still managing staffing shortages caused by COVID-19 cases, COVID-related quarantines and other staff-related absences.
With COVID cases packing hospitals, there is talk of another dose of the vaccine. KDKA learned some UPMC patients were getting notes of a fourth vaccine dose on their portals.
President Biden says the government will double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans, along with the most protective N95 masks.
Holy Family Catholic School in Plum will learn remotely the rest of the week.
The pandemic kept the Salvation Army from reaching its goal of the yearly Red Kettle Campaign.
Doctors in the Pittsburgh area say they are seeing a small percentage of people testing positive for the flu and COVID-19.
With half its student population in quarantine, Freeport Area High School is going remote.
COVID-19 is putting a strain on Pennsylvania's health care system as cases continue and hospitalizations continue to rise.
Daycare centers are doing everything they can to stay open, but even those that are have new regulations and stressed out parents to deal with.
Some students at the University of Pittsburgh were dis-enrolled for the spring semester for not complying with the university's vaccine mandate.
20 facilities in the Pittsburgh Public School District will begin the week remotely.
At North Allegheny, a group of families is now suing the district for making mask-wearing optional.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have added two players to the NHL COVID-19 Protocol List.
Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday brushed aside questions about whether he will issue more orders for shutdowns as cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 spread quickly and fill Pennsylvania's hospitals with unvaccinated patients.
A major shift in one local school district takes effect today.
It's a daily dance for parents trying to balance school closures, COVID exposures and their own careers.
The Port Authority will now require the COVID-19 vaccine for all 2,600 of its employees.
The spring semester has arrived for thousands of local students.
Keith Butler will not be on the sidelines for the season finale.
As COVID-19 cases rise amid the Omicron variant, several universities have changed their Spring 2022 plans.
The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese has updated its COVID-19 guidelines.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is holding a COVID-19 vaccination "blitz" at five locations Saturday.
There's some good news for Steelers fans ahead of Sunday's regular season finale against the rival Ravens: Diontae Johnson is off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The burglary and shooting happened at a home along McNary Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
A man was charged with DUI causing death in the crash that killed former West Virginia lawmaker Tony Whitlow.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
If you're from around Pittsburgh, you've definitely heard of a wedding cookie table.
The burglary and shooting happened at a home along McNary Boulevard around 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
A man was charged with DUI causing death in the crash that killed former West Virginia lawmaker Tony Whitlow.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
If you're from around Pittsburgh, you've definitely heard of a wedding cookie table.
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance a bill to make all schools phone-free in the state.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Dan Frankel is speaking out in defense of Admiral Rachel Levine after a decision made by the Trump administration to make a change within the Department of Health and Human Services. KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor reports.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
Dollar General will pay Pennsylvania more than $1 million after the attorney general said the company overcharged customers.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
Which member of Team PTL is most likely to sing off-key while caroling? Who’s the most likely to post the most holiday selfies? We’re bringing in Santa Claus himself for the Naughty or Nice Poll!
Mikey and Chef Crystal take the PTL Holiday Spectacular to the kitchen for some Christmas cookie chaos.
Boaz is consulting with Richard Marsh, writer and performer of “Yippee Ki Yay,” the most over-the-top holiday parody in existence, to finally answer the big question: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie or a seasonal scam? Some other fan favorites might be getting coal, too.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your treasures in this edition of What's It Worth.
It’s the ultimate holiday hustle. The Mini Stars have only a few minutes to blitz through a blizzard of Christmas carols before time runs out!
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
The Anaheim Ducks have their fifth win in seven games thanks to the heroics of Beckett Sennecke.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly signing reliever Gregory Soto to a one-year deal.
The Pittsburgh Pirates landed the No. 5 overall pick during Tuesday's 2026 MLB Draft Lottery.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is expected to play next week against Miami despite a brief hospital visit.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Police said a man was shot after walking in on a burglary inside his home.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
The brother of the bouncer killed outside an Elks Lodge in Westmoreland County over the weekend was charged with homicide.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
President Trump spoke in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night to sell his economic agenda ahead of a challenging midterm election season for congressional Republicans.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
