Eye On Health: Delta Vs. Omicron
PTL's Mikey Hood talks with Dr. Timothy Law, the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services at Highmark, about the threats the COVID-19 pandemic still poses, as well as the Delta and Omicron variants.
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PTL's Mikey Hood talks with Dr. Timothy Law, the Senior Medical Director for Clinical Services at Highmark, about the threats the COVID-19 pandemic still poses, as well as the Delta and Omicron variants.
The state is facing a threefold challenge in still-surging cases attributed to the delta variant, the arrival of the faster-spreading omicron variant, and what's predicted to be a normal flu season, DeWine said.
With the vaccine not yet approved for children 12 and under and classrooms opening once again - how can we keep kids safe as they head back to school?
As students prepare to return to the classroom, worries about the delta variant has doctors issuing a warning.
Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen opened her weekly COVID-19 briefing by saying, "I wish I had good news to report today. Sadly I don't."
As the delta variant emerges, local health systems are grappling with the idea of mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees.
Giant Eagle will require masks for employees regardless of vaccination status and is asking customers to wear them, beginning this week.
The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to make headlines and force new changes in health mandates.
The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.
After weeks of minimal reported coronavirus cases, the numbers are trending back up. In fact, statewide cases are up over 80 percent in the last week.
County health leaders say it's concerning, but not surprising: COVID-19 numbers are on the rise as the delta variant continues to spread.
As back to school season approaches and the COVID-19 delta variant spreads, should students wear masks in the classroom?
Does the huge drop in the Dow Jones and other indices mark the end of a historic run that dates back to the pandemic's early days?
West Virginia's governor spoke out against COVID-19 vaccination conspiracies as he looks to increase the vaccination rate in the state.
A local man contracted the COVID-19 delta variant despite being fully vaccinated and one doctor says it's the vaccine that kept him alive.
A 73-year-old man from Beaver County who is fully vaccinated against coronavirus is in the hospital after contracting the Delta variant.
A local man was diagnosed with the Delta variant of COVID-19, and, according to his wife, he was fully vaccinated against the virus.
The coronavirus has become a truly moving target with the Delta variant being the current threat. CBS News Medical Expert Dr. David Agus, CEO of the Ellison Institute of Transformative Medicine, says it is a major threat.
A fire broke out causing major damage to a home in Troy Hill.
A man was injured and a dog was found dead at the scene after a hit-and-run accident in Pittsburgh.
Fire units were dispatched to multiple crash sites in South Strabane Township.
Temperatures will be warmer towards the end of the week but rainfall will occur before then.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
A fire broke out causing major damage to a home in Troy Hill.
A man was injured and a dog was found dead at the scene after a hit-and-run accident in Pittsburgh.
Fire units were dispatched to multiple crash sites in South Strabane Township.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Temperatures will be warmer towards the end of the week but rainfall will occur before then.
The Small Business Administration on Friday said it is cutting more than 40% of its staff as part of the Trump administration's wider effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Both candidates are touting the support from labor, but the unions themselves are divided between the two.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 35th district will fill a vacancy next week and decide which party will hold the speakership.
While Pittsburgh is not among the locations, customers in the area say it would be a mistake to end the program.
A vicious ransomware called Medusa is picking up speed and a local cybersecurity expert has ways you can keep your data safe.
Erin Love, from Firecracker Fabrics, is just one of the local stores stepping up in the crafting industry after the closure of JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
A travel showed us how to make flying with kids a breeze with must-have items that take the stress out of the journey.
After a long winter nap, your plants are ready to stretch their leaves and grow, but they may need a little help. Our resident "green thumb" Boaz, was here to show us how to get our garden warm weather ready.
Daniel Hill is back to show us how to get moving again with some simple stretches that can change your day.
Our friend Carleen King, from Carmi Soul Food, was here to show us how to give a classic soul food dish a refresh without losing an ounce of flavor.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
Daniel Hill is back to show us how to get moving again with some simple stretches that can change your day.
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
When it comes to the world of wellness, it's easy to get quick answers from health coaches and influencers. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to set the record straight on false fads you see online.
The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
The Oakmont native returned to the U.S. last month after spending three and a half years in a Russian penal colony.
After meeting with the Steelers on the South Side, Rodgers could be one step closer to becoming a Steeler, but fans are skeptical.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
Sidney Crosby scored his 25th goal and added an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-3.
Just hours after the one-of-one Paul Skenes card was sold at auction for more than $1 million, DICK's Sporting Goods announced they purchased the card.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
PRT will meet to discuss potential cuts due to monetary issues which could affect bus routes and bus service frequency.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters defied an order from their university to stop holding events when they held a march across the University of Pittsburgh campus on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey discuss the sports topics of the day.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
