UPMC Children’s Hospital Opens Second Unit For COVID

PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – As more children are being hospitalized nationwide with COVID-19, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has taken a precautionary step. Trying to stay ahead of coronavirus infections, Children’s Hospital has opened up a second unit for COVID-19 patients so it’s available if needed. Officials said this is not a reason to panic. “UPMC Children’s Hospital has opened up a second unit to expand care capability for COVID-19 patients at the hospital. The hospital is safe, operating normally, and ready to provide care for patients and their families,” a statement from UPMC said. The expansion comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in pediatric hospitalizations nationwide as the omicron variant spreads. During the week that ended Sunday, an average of 672 children nationwide were admitted to hospitals every day with COVID-19, according to the CDC, which said that’s the highest number since the pandemic began.