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US agencies recommend 'pause' in use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine over blood clot fears

23 Sept 05:56 Key points summarised by AI

US health authorities, including the FDA and CDC, recommended an immediate 'pause' in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution.
The recommendation stems from six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot (cerebral venous sinus thrombosis) combined with low blood platelet levels, observed in women aged 18-48 within two weeks of vaccination.
This precautionary measure allows health officials to further assess the significance of these rare events, which appear similar to issues seen with the AstraZeneca vaccine, and to inform healthcare providers about appropriate treatment.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.