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'Vaccine tourists' fly from abroad for injections on US beach

14 Sept 05:33 Key points summarised by AI

Latin American travelers are flying to Miami Beach, Florida, to receive free, single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up booths that do not require proof of residence.
This surge in "vaccine tourism" is driven by slow vaccine rollouts and severe supply shortages in their home countries, compelling individuals to seek immunization abroad despite significantly increased airfares.
Florida's relaxed residency requirements, initially aimed at encouraging undocumented residents to get vaccinated, have inadvertently facilitated this practice, allowing tourists to easily access shots.
The phenomenon sparks debate over global health equity, with critics, including a Miami Beach commissioner, highlighting that only the privileged can afford such travel, urging the US government to send vaccines overseas instead.

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.