Flu

Word about “flurona” is spreading these days, much like the two things that inspired the nickname — the coronavirus and the influenza virus.

Last year’s flu season was the lowest on record. That's likely because COVID-19 measures — such as schools closing and people wearing masks — prevented the spread of influenza.

Omicron variant of COVID-19 is not yet in Allegheny County, where case numbers continue to grow due to the delta variant.

The U.S. might soon contend with a bad flu season on top of the ongoing COVID-19 surge caused by the delta variant.

On Sunday, Pittsburgh officially began a paid sick leave policy that guarantees earned time off for any full or part time employees who are sick or caring…

Allegheny County says it is preparing in case coronavirus makes its way to western Pennsylvania, though there are no confirmed cases in the state.The…

This season’s flu vaccine is effective about 45 percent of the time, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and…

If you’ve noticed more coworkers have been calling in sick with the flu, it’s not just your imagination. Data show nearly twice as many Pennsylvanians…

Western Pennsylvania is seeing more flu cases than what’s usually seen at this point during the season, according to state Department of Health data.So…