Author: Richard Cook
More than half of the county's adult population is partially vaccinated but the number of COVID-related hospitalizations is still rising.
The health care providers are following recommendations from the CDC and FDA after a potential link between the vaccine and blood clots.
Open eligibility for the shots comes a week ahead of the previous schedule set by the Wolf Administration.
Recent daily case counts have set records for 2021.
Construction of the new, billion dollar terminal is finally expected to start later this spring.
The health department opened the site to the public late Thursday.
In addition to more cases, Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen says hospitalizations are on the rise in Allegheny County.
Beginning today, workers in four targeted industries are now eligible for the shots.
The series of free movies kicks off Friday, April 2.
County officials want to make it easier for residents to get the shots and reduce the number of canceled appointments at vaccination sites.
Allegheny County is expanding eligibility for its vaccine distribution, under certain conditions.
The program is for Allegheny County residents financially impacted by the pandemic.
Residents can get COVID-19 vaccines in Oakland, the Hill District and Ross Township.
The lifting of rules regarding bar service, alcohol sales and a change in the capacity limits take effect next month.
Once again, there is no St. Patrick's Day parade Downtown but that didn't stop people from celebrating in large groups in 2020. Find out what the city is planning to prevent that from happening this year.
County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says “We're not there yet” on reopening.
Gov. Wolf hopes that by making teachers eligible for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, schools will be reopen soon.
This year's hybrid format will include both in-person and virtual events.
Organizers also announced the show will become a twice-a-year event beginning in 2022.
Wolf cites the dropping number of COVID cases combined with the increase in vaccinations for the decision.
The biggest worry is complacency with COVID safety protocols as case numbers drop and warmer weather returns.
Covered in snow and ice, the popular summertime destination is a sight to behold.
The acting state health secretary says “miscommunication” led to some providers giving out dedicated second-dose shots as first doses.
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