Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Most Recent Developments

PITTSBURGH, PA - The coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania and across the nation continues ot have vast impacts in Pittsburgh including the closure of schools and many businesses.

As of Thursday morning, Allegheny County's confirmed coronavirus cases stood at 419. That's
up from 356 cases on Wednesday and 325 cases on Tuesday. The 63 new cases reported between Wednesday and Thursday was the largest single-day increase in the county during the outbreak.

Two people have died in the county from the virus.

Seventy people have been hospitalized in the county during the outbreak, up from 61 on Wednesday.

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Here are the latest developments in Pittsburgh:

UPMC hopes to fast-track a potential coronavirus vaccine.

A Pittsburgh firefighter has contracted the coronavirus.

Steeler Cam Heyward has penned a coronavirus-themed letter to Pittsburgh.

Kennywood and Sandcastle have delayed the start of their 2020 seasons.

The David L. Lawrence Convention Center could serve as a hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.

>>>Full coverage of coronavirus in Pennsylvania here.