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.
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.
Just a few weeks ago, Roosevelt Park in downtown Arnold looked much different than it is now.
Shocking allegations from the local SWAT team tasked with securing the rally for former President Donald Trump earlier this month in Butler County.
Penn Hills is looking to make changes after a mass shooting at a hookah bar last month killed two and injured seven.
Pennsylvania State Police said 4-month-old Promise Lavidein was last seen with 31-year-old Justin Jefferson in Erie.
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Just a few weeks ago, Roosevelt Park in downtown Arnold looked much different than it is now.
Shocking allegations from the local SWAT team tasked with securing the rally for former President Donald Trump earlier this month in Butler County.
Penn Hills is looking to make changes after a mass shooting at a hookah bar last month killed two and injured seven.
Pennsylvania State Police said 4-month-old Promise Lavidein was last seen with 31-year-old Justin Jefferson in Erie.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
President Biden unveiled three proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits, a binding code of conduct and constitutional amendment about presidential immunity.
House Republicans who have supported some gun control initiatives in prior years, have declined to sign on to renewed efforts in 2023 and 2024, Democrats say.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
David and Heather checked back in with Katie, who was getting a scalp massage at Xtend Studio.
In today's Something Good, we wanted to follow up on the event we previewed last week, HM3 Celebrity Care Fest. The 2-day concert raised money for UPMC Children's Hospital.
Melanie from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live.
Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, is lending his voice for Kaley's Kops, an initiative raising money for local police departments.
David and Heather checked back in with Katie, who was getting a scalp massage at Xtend Studio, to see how everything was going!
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, a sleep specialist may be the next step. Some research suggests a link between the behavioral disorder and sleep apnea. Dr. Gary Swanson, a psychiatrist with AHN, joined us to give some helpful advice to parents.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET.
The South Korean golfer won his first senior major with a score of 10-under 278.
Vegas sank a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot victory over Max Greyserman.
Ji Hwan Bae scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in Pittsburgh's four-run 10th inning, Joey Bart hit a tying run-scoring double in the ninth and the Pirates rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
For the city of Arnold, keeping a local community park open and safe is a high priority, so the city hopes to install more surveillance cameras. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
We're talking about wedding meal planning in this Talk The Talk.
In a call on Monday, FBI officials revealed more about the shooter.
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Penn Hills is looking to make changes after a mass shooting at a hookah bar last month killed two and injured seven.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!