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TRACY (CBS13) — San Joaquin County plans to ramp up testing as it deals with a surge in cases. With its case rate more than tripling in the past month, the county is now planning to distribute free at-home antigen tests to community organizations. READ MORE: CHP Investigating Deadly Crash Near Power Inn Road And Elsie Avenue It’s also opening a third “test to treat” site where people can get tested, then get services if their results come back positive. That site is set to open at the Larch Clover Community Center in Tracy on Thursday. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. READ MORE: Kevin Spacey Charged In UK with 4 counts of Sexual Assault COVID-19 rates are climbing all around California to the point that mask wearing is coming back into the conversation. The Sacramento City Unified School District said that, with the county expected to reach medium to high community transmission levels as early as Thursday, they will be looking at reevaluating their mask policies . … [Read more...] about As COVID Cases Spike, San Joaquin County Opening New Test To Treat Center In Tracy

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The White House is taking steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season. On Thursday, the nation’s first federally-backed test-to-treat site opens in Rhode Island where they can immediately give people Paxlovid once they test positive. In the coming days, federal workers will be coming to Minnesota to turn several of state-run testing sites into these test-to-treat sites. RELATED : More COVID-19 Coverage “This direct federal support will allow Minnesota to expand the capacity and reach of Test-to-Treat, making these lifesaving oral antiviral treatments more widely available statewide,” the White House said. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said it will soon be announcing which sites will be converted. “The sites will continue to test all Minnesotans at no cost. Once the test-to-treat transformation is complete, Minnesotans who test … [Read more...] about COVID In MN: Feds To Convert Several Testing Sites To Provide Antiviral Treatment

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The COVID-19 mutation now spreading across the United States is more contagious than predecessors and appears to be causing more severe infections, according to new reports. Health officials are concerned about an even bigger surge following the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and there’s new research out on the limitations of the vaccine. The vaccines reduce hospitalizations and deaths, but the new research says they’re less effective at preventing infections and lingering symptoms. READ MORE: Schools In Philadelphia, South Jersey Evaluating Security Measures Following Texas School Shooting “I’ve been coming to terms with the idea that I will never be the same,” Sam Norpel, a long COVID patient, said. Norpel, who lives in Blue Bell, says COVID-19 has stolen her life. She has lingering symptoms, known as long COVID. “I started with severe migraine headaches that were so debilitating I couldn’t get out of bed,” Norpel said. She had a breakthrough case … [Read more...] about New Study Says Vaccines Only Slightly Reduce Risk Of Getting Long COVID

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 has increased nearly 17 percent this week, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The data showed 2,352 inpatients with COVID-19, up from 2,018 in a Monday count. Also, the data showed 212 COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units, up from 158 on Monday. Numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have steadily increased in recent weeks, as variants of the coronavirus have developed and spread. The numbers, however, remain significantly lower than early in the year, when the highly contagious omicron variant swept across the state. (©2022 CBS Local Media. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The News Service of Florida contributed to this report.) … [Read more...] about Florida COVID-19 hospitalization numbers jump

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 Ko Im always thought she would live in New York forever. She knew every corner of Manhattan and had worked hard to build a community of friends. Living in a small apartment, she found her attitude shifting early in the coronavirus pandemic. After her brother accepted a job in Seattle in the summer of 2020, she decided to move there too. “It was fine until it wasn’t,” Im, 36, said of her time in New York. “The pandemic really changed my mindset about how I wanted to live or how I needed to live." Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic, with New York, Los Angeles and Chicago leading the way. Between July 2020 and July 2021, New York lost more than 305,000 people, while Chicago and Los Angeles contracted by 45,000 residents and 40,000 people, respectively. San Francisco suffered the largest rate of decline, losing almost 55,000 … [Read more...] about US Census Bureau: Big city losses early in COVID pandemic

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 TOKYO (AP) — Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prime minister said Thursday. Beginning June 10, Japan will allow the entry of people on tours with fixed schedules and guides, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. Tourists from areas with low COVID-19 infection rates who have received three vaccine doses will be exempt from testing and quarantine after entry. Japan this week is hosting small experimental package tours from four countries, Australia, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. That experiment, which involves only 50 people who received special visas, not tourist visas, is to end May 31. “Free and active exchange of people is the foundation of economy and society, as well as that of Asia’s development,” Kishida told … [Read more...] about Japan to resume tourism in June; only packaged tour for now

New York (CNN Business) Decades-high inflation is leading to a split in American consumers' behavior. Affluent shoppers are splurging on new outfits at Macy's, Nordstrom and other high-end outlets, while lower-income customers are pulling back on discretionary items, leading retailers say. Macy's ( M ) said Thursday that comparable sales at stores open for at least one year grew 12.4% during its latest quarter compared with the same stretch a year ago. "While macroeconomic pressures on consumer spending increased during the quarter, our customers continued to shop," Macy's CEO Jeffrey Gennette said in a press release. What rotisserie chicken prices say about stores' inflation strategy Macy's saw a "notable shift" in consumers buying clothes for special events and shopping in stores, Gennette said. Dresses, women's shoes, accessories and men's tailored clothing saw strong sales performance during the quarter. … [Read more...] about Wealthy shoppers are splurging at Macy’s. Low-income shoppers are pulling back at Walmart

WASHINGTON (AP) — BTS, the Grammy-nominated South Korean boy band, will join President Joe Biden next week to talk about “Asian inclusion and representation” and to address hate crimes and discrimination against Asians, the White House announced Thursday. The musical group's White House visit next Tuesday follows Biden's trip last week to South Korea, a U.S. ally. Biden has been outspoken about being committed to combating a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes. Last year, the Democratic president signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law. Biden and BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, also will discuss diversity and the K-pop group's platform as youth ambassadors. The band received its first Grammy nomination last year after releasing the song “Dynamite” as a gift to fans isolated by the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...] about K-pop band BTS and Biden to meet to discuss Asian inclusion

0 Seasonal & Holidays The day after Memorial Day in Evanston this year, a community lantern floating event will commemorate those lost to COVID-19. Jonah Meadows , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply EVANSTON, IL — Memorial Day is this Monday, May 30. Most local, state and federal offices in Evanston the rest of Illinois will be closed for the in observance of the holiday, and various local businesses will be open with modified hours. Evanston American Legion Post 42 is hosting a Memorial Day community reflection at Fountain Square and hold a ceremony to honor servicemen and women who have died. The event will include non-denominational reflections, singing and remarks from local elected officials and veterans group leaders, including both Post 42 and Tech. Sgt. William B. Snell VFW Post 7186, according to city staff. Assembly at the Sherman Avenue and Davis Street square begins at 10 a.m., with the ceremony … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2022 In Evanston To Honor The Fallen

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner More than 200 area residents attended the event at the Tinley Park Convention Center St. Coletta's of Illinois , Community Contributor Posted Reply Guests peruse the Silent Auction items available at the St. Coletta’s of Illinois Caritas Benefit on May 21. Paintings completed by individuals in St. Coletta’s Creative Expressions group sessions were among the items auctioned off at the Caritas Benefit on May 21. Chris Kowalis of Homer Glen was the winning bidder who took home this original artwork piece created by an individual in St. Coletta’s Creative Expressions group sessions. Guests strike a pose for the photo booth camera at St. Coletta’s Caritas Benefit on May 21. Thanks to the generous support of donors and sponsors, St. Coletta's of Illinois … [Read more...] about St. Coletta’s raises awareness and support at annual Caritas Benefit