Updated: 4:13 PM EDT May 11, 2021 A COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being held at the UPMC Events Center on the Robert Morris University campus this week.The Pfizer vaccine will be offered at the clinic, which is being held with the Allegheny County Health Department. Anyone age 16 and older can get vaccinated.For more information and to register, go to rmu.edu/vaccine. RMU says walk-ins are also welcome.The university said everyone who receives the vaccine will get a free t-shirt, a certificate for a free bucket of balls at RMU Island Sports Center and a chance to win season tickets for basketball and football.
Updated: 5:15 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Giant Eagle says it will begin giving COVID-19 vaccinations on a walk-in basis, with no appointment required.Watch the report in the video player above.Starting May 10, anyone 18 and older who wants the vaccine can go to a Giant Eagle pharmacy location during pharmacy hours to get the shot, the company announced Friday.Pharmacy hours may be different than grocery store hours. Patients are asked to bring a valid ID and their medical insurance information. Specific appointment times will no longer be available to schedule, Giant Eagle said in its announcement.More information is available at gianteagle.com/covid.
Dr. Debra Bogen fears misinformation is fueling some people’s hesitancy to get the shots.
May 6, 2021
ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR DR. DEBRA BOGEN
When it comes to the number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Allegheny County, senior citizens lead the way.
According to Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen, 94% of county residents aged 65 and older have received at least one dose of the vaccine. The percentage drops to 68% among those 50-64 and 60% for those in the 39-49 age group. Of those 20-38, 49% have gotten at least one dose, and the percentage drops to 25% for teenagers aged 16-19.
“But the work is not done, and I believe we can and will do better,” she said during a virtual news conference Wednesday.
Democrats Blamed After U.S. Steel Cancels $1.5B Project in Pennsylvania
4 May 2021
Executives with the U.S. Steel Corp. announced days ago that they are canceling a $1.5 billion project in western Pennsylvania that was set to bring thousands of middle-class union jobs to the region, a move that many are now blaming on Democrats and environmental groups.
On April 30, U.S. Steel President David Burritt announced that a $1.5 billion project to majorly improve its Mon Valley Works operation with state-of-the-art steel casting, rolling technology, and a cogeneration plant is being canceled.
The project’s cancelation means that about 1,000 union construction jobs will be lost for the region. Likely thousands more U.S. jobs in supporting industries will be lost as a result.
Prantlâs Bakery Squirrel Hill location temporarily shut down by health department
Health inspectors said bakery opened new location without a permit Share Updated: 5:23 PM EDT May 5, 2021
Prantlâs Bakery Squirrel Hill location temporarily shut down by health department
Health inspectors said bakery opened new location without a permit Share Updated: 5:23 PM EDT May 5, 2021
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Show Transcript SHANNON: ALL NEW ON 4. THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS IT WAS FORCED TO TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN PRANTLâS BAKERY IN PITTSBURGHâS SQUIRREL HILL NEIGHBORHOOD. HEALTH INSPECTORS SAY THE BAKERY OPENED A NEW LOCATION WITHOUT A PERMIT AND DIDNâT REQUEST A PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION. PRANTLâS WAS ALSO CITED FOR HOLDING FOOD AT UNSAFE TEMPERATURES, NOT SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND A LACK OF HOT WATER AND HAND WASHING SINKS. THE OWNER TELLS PITTSBURGHâS ACTION NEWS 4 THE NEW STORY WAS THAT NEW STORE