COVID U.K. Variant Arrives, Pens Get New GM & More: Weekly Wrap

Pittsburgh PA

14 February, 2021

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PITTSBURGH, PA - The trends were cause for optimism in Allegheny County: Coronavirus case rates and deaths were down and the number of people being vaccinated against the virus was up. Then county health department director Dr. Debra Bogen brought down the mood Wednesday with her announcement that the first case of the coronavirus UK variant had been confirmed in the county. This particular strain of the virus potentially is more contagious and deadly than the original version and is expected to become the dominant strain as early as next month. If that's not incentive to get vaccinated as quickly as you possible can, nothing is. Now for the rest of the Weekly Wrap: A Pittsburgh nightclub was closed for violating state coronavirus mandates. Shutterstock Sad news: The lead singer of one of Pittsburgh's most popular local bands died. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins hired a new general manager. Rick Stewart/Getty Images Hard to believe, but Three Rivers Stadium was imploded 20 years ago this past week.