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Hundreds of vaccinated Indonesian health workers get Covid-19, dozens in hospital

13 Sept 19:04 Key points summarised by AI

Over 350 Indonesian doctors and medical workers, despite being vaccinated with Sinovac, contracted COVID-19, with dozens hospitalized due to severe symptoms.
The outbreak, particularly in Kudus, Central Java, is suspected to be driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant, leading to high bed occupancy rates and raising concerns about vaccine efficacy.
Public health experts and medical professionals express alarm over these breakthrough infections, emphasizing that vaccination alone is insufficient and urging continued adherence to health protocols.
This situation underscores Indonesia's ongoing battle with one of Asia's worst COVID-19 outbreaks and the challenges posed by new variants even among vaccinated populations.

19 Oct 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.