Pfizer/BioNTech seek Covid jab approval for 12-15-year-olds in EU

13 Sept 06:48 Key points summarised by AI

Pfizer/BioNTech have formally requested European regulators to authorize their COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, a crucial step towards achieving herd immunity.
This move follows a similar request made to US authorities earlier this month, with the vaccine currently approved only for individuals aged 16 and over.
Phase 3 trial data demonstrated the vaccine's 100% effectiveness and robust antibody responses in the 12-15 age group, with good tolerability.
If approved, the vaccine could be available for this age group from June, with trials for younger children (5-12 and six months upwards) also underway, showing encouraging results.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

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.