COVID-19

A person in a dark shirt and face mask uses a spray bottle to clean a surface
Monday, September 21, 2020

Ambassadors Give Health, Safety Support to Colleagues
Newly initiated as part of the University’s response to coronavirus, the Pandemic Safety Ambassador Network of volunteers helps inform and educate those on campus about health and safety protocols.
A person in a face mask uses a laptop while sitting on the lawn in front of Heinz Chapel
Friday, September 18, 2020

Don’t Get Off Our Lawns!
Students are encouraged to responsibly enjoy the lawns around the Pittsburgh campus, including the Cathedral of Learning, Petersen Events Center, Schenley Plaza and Soldiers & Sailors.
Slaw in cups, arranged in rows on a table
Friday, September 18, 2020

Comfort Food: What’s to Eat in Isolation Housing at Pitt?

Table for one? Pitt dining staff deliver healthful meals and provide abundant snacks and drinks for students in isolation housing.
A woman in glasses with trees in the background
Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Epidemics and Pandemics Can Exacerbate Xenophobia, Bigotry
In a pair of studies, ecologist Jessica Stephenson found that both animals and humans instinctually hunker down in small groups when infection looms—but that impulse can come with a price.
A person in a face mask, white coat and blue gloves holds up a vial
Monday, September 14, 2020

Pitt Scientists Discover Tiny Antibody Component That is Highly Effective in Preventing and Treating SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Animal Models
The discovery in animals is being used to make a drug for potential therapeutic and preventive use against COVID-19 in humans.
a screen showing a woman swabbing her nose, with directions in white text over a blue background that say "Hold cotton swab in place against the inside wall of your nostril for 10 seconds"
Friday, September 11, 2020

Photo Essay: You’ve Been Selected for Surveillance Testing—Now What?
The University of Pittsburgh is working to monitor and contain the spread of COVID-19 on and off campus by randomly testing students for the virus. Going through the process is easier than you might think—take a look.
A person in a blue face mask and white lab coat holds up a gold object
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Survey Shows Research-Related Staff and Postdocs Comfortable with Restart Efforts
A recent survey of University research-related staff and postdocs shows that nearly two-thirds of respondents felt that Pitt’s research restart had gone at least as well as or better than they expected.
A depiction of a bloodstream and a virus
Wednesday, September 9, 2020

University of Pittsburgh Selected to Lead NIH Trials in COVID-19 Care
The National Institutes of Health has selected Pitt to lead a trio of Phase 3 clinical trials involving COVID-19 patients that will explore the use of blood thinners in saving lives and improving care.
A man in a Pitt face mask and striped shirt
Monday, September 7, 2020

Health, Safety Top Pitt Priorities This Labor Day
Compressing the academic calendar to finish on-campus learning by Thanksgiving break means Labor Day is a class and work day at Pitt this year. The move was designed to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 during the holiday travel season.
A person in a face mask next to a tablet
Friday, September 4, 2020

Indoors and Out, Face Coverings Required When on Campus
Face coverings are now required—indoors and out—regardless of Pitt’s operational posture.