Free COVID-19 tests are back for fall 2024. Here's how to get them.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
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The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Pittsburgh researchers are doing everything they can to help prevent another devastating pandemic from happening again.
With new COVID-19 vaccines available and flu season upon us, it understandably has people asking a lot of questions.
It's critical to get COVID and flu vaccinations as we head into the fall and winter months, an infectious disease expert said.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
While health experts are hoping the summer wave will peak soon and go back down, they're reminding parents when to keep a sick child home.
Gov. DeWine started experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms on Monday.
The CDC now suggests treating COVID-19 like other respiratory illnesses.
Allegheny County health officials are reminding people how to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. is in the midst of a summer COVID-19 wave, and Allegheny County health officials are reminding people how to help slow the spread of the virus.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Anton Demetrius Matthews obtained a nearly $50,000 federal pandemic relief loan after misrepresenting his income and job.
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
Free pandemic-era courses of Pfizer's Paxlovid will also stop being dispensed, but there are some other options for getting it.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Studies show that even when the virus is mild and exclusively confined to the lungs, it can still provoke inflammation in the brain and impair brain cells' ability to regenerate.
In late December, UPMC had required masks to be worn.
The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
The prevalence of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 looks to be highest in New York and New Jersey, where it makes up more than half of cases.
With the holidays fast approaching and with many expected to gather with older family members, the safety and health of others are at the top of mind for many.
An expert explains which areas in the Pittsburgh area are most problematic for flash flooding.
State police brought their recruitment efforts to western Pennsylvania with "Get to Know Us Day."
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
The show was called off because of the wet and muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
An expert explains which areas in the Pittsburgh area are most problematic for flash flooding.
Tom the turkey is causing traffic backups at Logan and Library roads in Bethel Park.
A teenager is listed in grave condition after he fell approximately three stories from a roof in Highland Park.
State police brought their recruitment efforts to western Pennsylvania with "Get to Know Us Day."
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
Table Magazine’s Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, is back to tell us about three things to do this weekend.
Immersive theater is all the rage, and soon it's going to go bump in the night with Campfire Stories, the latest production from the Vigilance Theater Group. Here to tell us all about it are founder Sean Collier and actresses Sydney DuBose and Elizabeth Glyptis!
No passport needed to take in the food and culture this weekend, and here to tell us more about the Placek Family Slavic Festival, sponsored by Best Windo and Doors, is Jim Shustrick, the entertainment coordinator for the event.
What's old is new - Apple revealed its first-ever folding iPhone, and it's already turning heads. Here to show us what makes it different is PTL tech expert Cami Nwokedi.
The nationally touring festival is making its Steel City debut this weekend, and Xinyu Ye, Panda Fest's event manager, joined PTL to give us a sneak peek at the "panda-monium!"
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Konnor Griffin hit a two-run single to key a five-run second inning and Henry Davis tacked on a two-run homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers 7-4.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
West Virginia assistant football coach Noel Devine has been arrested on a felony strangulation charge.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
The Pennsylvania State Police held a first-of-its-kind event with the goal of helping to recruit people interested in careers serving the commonwealth. And today, the general public got a chance to get to know them and everything they do at Point State Park.
Former KDKA-TV creative development manager Drew Moniot takes us back to the 1980s, when he was tasked with creating the identity of Pittsburgh's newest professional football franchise, the USFL's Pittsburgh Maulers. From branding the team to producing the commercials that introduced the Maulers to the city, Moniot shares an inside look at the challenges of promoting a sports brand from the ground up.
At a summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called for action to regulate AI technology. Audrey Carleton from Capital & Main talks to KDKA's Josh Taylor about what that means.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
Where is flash flooding the most problematic in the Pittsburgh area? Trey Fulbright talked to an expert about the hot spots.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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.
