Coronavirus category, Page 279

Coronavirus — specifically the strain that causes covid-19 — has dominated our news cycles in recent days. We learn daily of increasing numbers of individuals who have been infected. At this writing, there are only two presumed positive cases in Pennsylvania, but we do need to be prepared for the...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump persisted Monday in making false assurances about U.S. preparedness for the coronavirus outbreak and the prospects for a quick vaccine, or even cure. In remarks at the White House and an evening rally in North Carolina, Trump reached for silver linings as the number of...

The spread of coronavirus could result in lower prices at the pump, according to an industry analyst. Drops of 25 to 35 cents per gallon are possible over the next few weeks, said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Oil prices have been walloped and motorists should avoid...

As fears over the coronavirus grow, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Monday it will suspend the distribution of wine during communion. Bishop David Zubik announced precautions in the diocese Monday, to take effect immediately. Across the diocese, the distribution of wine is temporarily suspended. Additional precautions include the halting...

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday advised fans, players and staff at spring training “to listen to and rely upon the advice and guidance of the public health experts” after two adults tested positive for coronavirus in Hillsborough and Manatee counties. The Pirates’ spring training stadium, LECOM Park, and minor-league complex...

Sometimes the simplest acts make the biggest impact. Take handwashing with soap. It’s proven by researchers to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria by 92%, according to researchers at the National Institute of Health. I run a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit charity called Eco-Soap Bank — and our sole mission is to...

Penn Hills School District administrators are asking parents to double check email addresses and contact information in the event schools are forced to shut down due to a coronavirus outbreak. “Our district principals will be working with instructional teams to develop standards-based, K-12 lessons that may be forwarded to families...