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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

The CDC significantly relaxed mask guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, permitting them to stop wearing masks in most indoor and crowded outdoor settings.
President Biden celebrated the update as a "great day for America," urging unvaccinated individuals to get their shots while continuing to wear masks for protection.
This major policy shift, driven by successful vaccination efforts and declining COVID-19 cases, aims to restore normalcy and underscore the effectiveness of vaccines.
However, the guidance retains mask requirements in specific high-risk indoor locations and for unvaccinated people, raising concerns about enforcement and potential public confusion.

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.