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 fatal crash happened on Saturday on Route 422.
Some high temperatures are warm in the 60 and 70 degree range as storms are still possible.
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3.
A man broke into, robbed, and assaulted another person, both outside and inside a home in Butler County, then ran away from police.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
A fatal crash happened on Saturday on Route 422.
Some high temperatures are warm in the 60 and 70 degree range as storms are still possible.
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A man broke into, robbed, and assaulted another person, both outside and inside a home in Butler County, then ran away from police.
For the first time in the lead-up to the election, all four mayoral candidates sat down to discuss their plans for the city.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Democrat Dan Goughnour has won a special election in western Pennsylvania.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
At least 19 accounts were impacted after an 18-year-old man hacked into them in order to steal gas.
Now is the time for cleaning and getting things in order, and that includes your credit card and other debts.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
As the Pirates begin their season today, next week they'll be back on the North Shore, and Home Opener ticket prices are going up.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Ron joined us for some quick helpful tips on how make sure your phone is working and as clean as possible.
We got to meet Melissa from Dance Moms on the show today. She's trading in the dance floor for the soccer field, well, sort of.
Daisy stopped by Phipps Conservatory to check out their new exhibit, Tropical Forest Panama!
Chef Jon Lloyd was here to show us how to elevate your backyard BBQ with grilled lamb chops, homemade mint chimichurri and truffle-infused mashed potatoes.
Electronic card skimmers are a perfect match for color, texture and size and they only take seconds to snap into place.
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.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
Microplastics are everywhere. While it can seem overwhelming to avoid them, Dr. Natalie Gentile was here to help simplify the process with some easy-to-follow steps.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
There are confirmed cases of measles on the western side of Pennsylvania in Erie County.
Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3.
The girls' basketball team at Upper St. Clair has something special going this year.
Alex Ovechkin initiated a memorable moment on the ice in Minnesota even though he went scoreless for Washington in a 4-2 loss.
Jiri Kulich scored twice as part of a five-goal second period, and the Buffalo Sabres routed Pittsburgh 7-3 in an outing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record for point-per-game consistency he shared with Wayne Gretzky.
Kyle Stowers hit a run-scoring single in the ninth inning to give Miami a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the debut of Marlins manager Clayton McCullough.
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice.
On April 3, new tariffs will hit cars coming into the U.S. from other countries.
In Pittsburgh's Hill District, the Family Dollar is the only place for people to get certain necessities.
In a little over a year, the NFL Draft will call the Steel City home, and plans are well underway for how it will look.
It was a "rocky" few days for Lelulo's, but thanks to help from the community, they were able to reopen and get back to serving up their beloved slices.
The exhibit is back for its second year at the museum.
Pop-punk legends blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, and AFI are among the headliners for the 2025 Four Chord Music Festival.
Chili's is opening a new restaurant just north of Scranton to honor the legacy of "The Office."
Tickets to the show went on sale in December but are still available online through Live Nation.
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls.
Watch as teams from Fox Chapel, Penn Trafford, and Taylor Allderdice high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Fox Chapel, Penn Trafford, and Taylor Allderdice high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Fox Chapel, Penn Trafford, and Taylor Allderdice high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Fox Chapel, Penn Trafford, and Taylor Allderdice high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
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.
