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Hundreds of students across two universities in Beijing staged anti-Chinese coronavirus lockdown protests on Monday and Tuesday this week, one day before Beijing’s top health official was fired on Wednesday for “serious violations of discipline and laws.” “Hundreds of students at the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) and at Beijing Normal University (Beishida) gathered to show their displeasure with current restrictions on their movements,” Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on May 25. “The rally was followed by a similar gathering at Beishida on Tuesday [May 24],” according to RFA, which is a U.S. government-funded broadcaster. RFA cited a social media post on China’s Twitter-like Weibo platform as saying, “some 300 people turned out [at the Beishida protest] on Tuesday evening.” Beijing health officials have imposed lockdowns on several districts of the metropolis since April 28 as part of an ongoing effort to contain its latest epidemic of the … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Beijing Students Protest Coronavirus Lockdown Measures

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Memorial Day Weekend kicks off Friday, and it’s expected to be the busiest for travel since 2019 – but it will come at a cost. Gas prices in the Philadelphia area are still causing pain at the pump. In Pennsylvania, the average is around $4.87 a gallon. In South Jersey, it’s $4.72 and in Delaware gas is $4.61 for a gallon of regular. READ MORE: New Study Says Vaccines Only Slightly Reduce Risk Of Getting Long COVID According to AAA, the number of people planning to go away this weekend will be up more than 8% compared to last year, with 39.2 million people expected to travel nationwide. Thursday and Friday are expected to be the busiest days for travel. Almost 35 million will hit the road. Another three million are expected to fly. Philadelphia airport officials are expecting 500,000 passengers coming in and out of the airport this weekend, starting Wednesday through next Tuesday. Depending on the time of day, travelers at Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend Travel Expected To Be Busiest Since 2019 As Gas Prices Remain At Record High

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

Get started! Edited by Sprout Team Manager Across Indiana | News | 1d A Pastor Confessed To Adultery —​ The Woman Says She Was 16 An Indiana pastor admitted to adultery. Then the woman addressed the congregation with another revelation. Anna Bybee-Schier , Patch Staff Thank Share Across Indiana | News | Apr 20 Child Found Dead In Indiana Was Stuffed In Suitcase A 5-year-old boy whose body was found in Washington County over the weekend had been stuffed into a suitcase. Jeffrey Perkins , Patch Staff Thank Share Across America, US | Sponsored | May 19 How To Get Your Home Ready For Memorial Day Weekend In 5 Easy Steps Stay cool by outsourcing pre-summer tasks such as deep cleaning, yard work and pool maintenance using professionals in your area. … [Read more...] about Indiana State News

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

Homewood-Flossmoor | News | Apr 25 Aurelio's To Sell Some Sauces At IN Stores, But Not Secret Pizza Sauce Aurelio's pizza chain will sell 3 of their famous sauces at Strack & Van Til stores but will not be selling their famed secret pizza sauce. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Thank Share Homewood-Flossmoor | News | Mar 9 Flossmoor Brewery Makes Special Beer To Support Women In Brewing Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery will tap 'Southern Belle' next week and $1 from each pint will go to support women in the industry. Eileen O'Gorman , Patch Staff Thank Share Homewood-Flossmoor | News | Feb 25 Paczki Day 2022: Where To Find Paczki In Southland Here's where to find the best paczki nearby before, during, and even after Paczki Day, which falls on March 1 this year. … [Read more...] about Homewood-Flossmoor Restaurants & Bars News