coronavirus pandemic

The combination won’t make symptoms worse, according to one Pa. physician.

The recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County that started in April might finally be slowing down, according to data from the county health department’s weekly coronavirus report.

About 1,200 new COVID-19 infections were reported in Allegheny County during the week ending Feb. 26, according to the County Health Department.

Data continues to show the omicron surge is on the way out.

On Wednesday, there were fewer than 200 new COVID-19 reported in Allegheny County.

In some instances, cloth masks are enough to protect against COVID-19.

Omicron surge continues in Allegheny County with more than 23,000 residents testing positive for COVID-19

The specimens were collected earlier this month and confirmed to be omicron yesterday and today. Health officials have predicted the variant will mean a COVID-19 surge is on the way.

As omicron advances, medical experts urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster.

A dozen chief medical officers representing the region's health systems say they'll fully comply with the vaccine mandate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.