COVID-19 Information and Articles

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‘Extraordinary Work’: How Pittsburgh Is Leading the Way in the Fight Against COVID-19

October 14, 2020

Disclaimer: At UPMC HealthBeat, we strive to provide the most up-to-date facts in our stories when we publish them. We also make updates to our content as information changes. However, education about COVID-19 can shift quickly based on new data, emerging variants, or other factors. The information in this story was accurate as of its… Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Caring For The Elderly During COVID-19

October 13, 2020

As the country reopens, here's what caregivers of seniors need to know about maintaining health and safety during the time of COVID. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Geriatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Receiving Care for Respiratory Disease Amid COVID-19

October 12, 2020

UPMC has protocols in place to keep you safe while receiving care for respiratory diseases. If you've been putting off care, now is the time to get seen again. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Attending a Sporting Event? Here’s What You Need to Know About Staying Safe and Healthy

October 9, 2020

Some sports organizations are allowing fans to attend games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how you can limit the risk of COVID-19 as a fan. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How to Encourage Your Child to Wear a Mask

October 7, 2020

Convincing your child to wear a mask can be difficult. These tips can help make this new parenting challenge less frustrating. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Safe Trick-or-Treating: Halloween During the COVID-19 Pandemic

October 6, 2020

Traditional Halloween celebrations may carry a higher risk of COVID-19 spread, but you can still celebrate the holiday. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19, Halloween
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Do I Have the Flu or COVID-19?

October 5, 2020

Many symptoms are similar for both flu and Covid-19, which makes it hard to know which you might have. Paying close attention to your symptoms can help you decide what you should do. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold and flu, COVID-19
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UPMC Develops Potential Anti-COVID-19 Drug From Antibody Component

October 2, 2020

Scientists are using an antibody component to create a drug, Ab8, that could be used to treat and prevent COVID-19. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19
Tagged with: COVID-19
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What Are Antibodies? Understanding Your Body’s Defense Mechanism

September 30, 2020

Your body's immune system creates antibodies to ward off disease. Find out more about how they work from UPMC. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19