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109 new covid-19 cases reported in Allegheny County, no deaths
Allegheny County health officials reported 109 new cases of covid-19 on Tuesday, along with seven hospitalizations but no new deaths. The figures reported Tuesday were the highest daily number of cases the county has recorded since the beginning of the pandemic. It is the first time the county’s daily number...
Coronavirus case reported at Belle Vernon Area graduation ceremonyVideo
A person who was at Belle Vernon Area High School’s graduation ceremony last week has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to district officials. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Michele Dowell said those in attendance Wednesday wore masks and maintained social distance from each other. Graduation for the Class...
Toronto mayor wants masks mandatory, citing U.S. problems
TORONTO — The mayor of Canada’s largest city is asking the Toronto city council to make masks mandatory in public indoor spaces. “You have told us you don’t want to see a repeat of what you see when you turn on your TV and see reports from the United States,”...
Houston mayor reveals ‘wall of shame’ for businesses ignoring shutdown specificationsVideo
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is not afraid to put a spotlight on the businesses that refuse to adhere to the governor’s guidelines implemented to slow the spread of covid-19. On Monday, the mayor added three bars to his “wall of shame” that highlights overcrowded establishments. Houston mayor announces business "wall...
Arizona shuts bars, theaters, gyms, parks amid coronavirus resurgenceVideo
PHOENIX — In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days starting Monday night. The Republican governor also ordered public schools to delay...
16th Port Authority employee tests positive for coronavirus
Another Allegheny County Port Authority bus driver tested positive for covid-19, bringing the agency’s total number of employees who tested positive to 16, agency officials said. The employee, who works at the Collier garage, last drove a Port Authority bus June 24 and has been recovering at home. Officials believe...
New Kensington clinic offers covid-19 tests for people with no symptoms
Community Health Clinic Inc. in New Kensington is offering free walk-up/drive-by covid-19 tests to anyone, even if they don’t have symptoms, a doctor’s prescription or a referral. The only requirement is area residents have to make an appointment for the test at least two days in advance. Testing begins the...
Westmoreland juvenile center to require masks
Juveniles held in Westmoreland County’s Regional Youth Services Center will be required to wear masks to deter the spread of the coronavirus. The facility’s oversight board on Monday said the new requirement is a precaution at the Hempfield facility, which serves as a juvenile detention center and shelter for troubled...
Florida site of GOP convention orders wearing of masksVideo
The city of Jacksonville, Fla., where mask-averse President Donald Trump plans to accept the Republican nomination in August, ordered the wearing of face coverings Monday, joining the list of state and local governments reversing course to try to beat back a resurgence of the coronavirus. Less than a week after...
Westmoreland considers coronavirus tests for all new county jail inmates
Westmoreland officials will consider testing all new inmates at the county lockup to help guard against coronavirus at the facility. Warden John Walton, during a meeting of the county’s prison board Monday, said although no case of covid-19 has breached the facility, the existing screening method to prevent spread of...
How Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre stays nimble amid coronavirus uncertainty
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre teachers, dancers and students hold fast to the old adage — “dance like no one is watching” — through the rocky days of the coronavirus pandemic. With practice spaces closed and classes canceled, they’ve had to do a bit of improvising to stay on their toes. Joseph...
Boris Johnson says covid-19 has been a disaster for BritainVideo
LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged Monday that the coronavirus pandemic has been a “disaster” for Britain, as he announced a spending splurge designed to get the country — and his faltering Conservative government — back on track. As the U.K. emerges from a three-month lockdown, Johnson has lined...
Westmoreland County reports 20 new coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County on Monday reported 20 new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The countywide case total is now 640, with 38 deaths. There have been no reported coronavirus deaths in the county since May 18. Of the total number of covid-19 cases...
Pennsylvania reports 492 new coronavirus cases, 8 new deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday reported 492 new coronavirus cases and eight new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 85,988 cases and 6,614 deaths. The state considers 2,414 patients as probable cases, but they are not confirmed. More than half of coronavirus cases in the state are...
Broadway shutdown due to coronavirus extended again until January
The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Jan. 3. “The Broadway experience can be deeply personal...
83 new cases of coronavirus in Allegheny County, no new deaths
Allegheny County health officials reported 83 new cases of covid-19 Monday, following a pattern of high case counts in the last week. Officials reported four new hospitalizations, but no new deaths. The new cases involved people ranging in age from 9 to 89, with the median age being 26, county...
Pittsburgh Zoo employee tests positive for coronavirus
A seasonal employee at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium tested positive for covid-19, officials said Monday. The employee was asymptomatic, and had been tested after an extended family member tested positive. The employee has not been on zoo property since June 23, according to a statement. Employees who interacted...
Vice President Pence, Texas governor acknowledge rapid virus rise
DALLAS — Vice President Mike Pence and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledged Sunday that there has been a rapid rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the state in recent weeks after Abbott begin allowing businesses to start reopening in early May. “Covid 19 has taken a very swift...
Pa. Health Department taking online complaints of covid-19 violations
People who have a complaint about a business that is violating restrictions put into place because of the coronavirus pandemic can report it to the Pennsylvania Department of Health using an online form. The form asks for basic contact information from the person making the complaint, information about the business...
Worldwide cornoavirus death toll exceeds 500,000
ROME — The world surpassed two sobering coronavirus milestones Sunday — 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases — and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that attempted reopenings continued to backtrack and warn that worse news could be yet to come. “Covid-19 has taken a...
Allegheny County to halt on-premises alcohol consumption, enforce mask wearing in businesses, restaurants
Allegheny County officials Sunday ordered all bars and restaurants in Allegheny County to halt on-premises alcohol consumption in response to the recent surge in covid-19 cases. Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen issued the order through her authority under the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law. It goes...
Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masksVideo
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he will encourage people to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus but indicated that he doesn’t plan to enact a statewide requirement. “We’re not going to pass a mandate that is unenforceable,” Hutchinson said on...
Westmoreland County reports 13 new coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County on Sunday reported 13 new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The countywide case total is now 620, with 38 deaths. There have been no reported coronavirus deaths in Westmoreland County since May 18. Of the total number of covid-19 cases...
505 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths reported in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Sunday reported 505 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 85,496 cases and 6,606 deaths. The state considers 633 patients as probable cases, but they are not confirmed. More than half of coronavirus cases in the state are...
Allegheny County exceeds highest coronavirus case total with 96 new cases
Allegheny County health officials on Sunday reported a new highest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases as well as one new hospitalization and no new deaths. The county reported 96 new cases, six more than the previous high of 90 that were reported on Saturday. Health officials held a news...
