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Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says

23 Sept 06:10 Key points summarised by AI

Professor Sarah Gilbert, co-creator of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, warns that future pandemics could be more lethal or contagious than COVID-19, emphasizing that this will not be the last global health threat.
She urges the world to learn from the COVID-19 outbreak and enhance preparedness for the next viral onslaught, ensuring that advancements and knowledge gained are not lost.
Gilbert highlights concerns about the Omicron variant's mutations, which may increase transmissibility and potentially reduce the effectiveness of vaccine-induced antibodies, advising caution to slow its spread.
Health experts and a WHO panel advocate for improved global preparedness, including permanent funding and a new treaty to better investigate future pandemics, proposing at least $10 billion annually for readiness.

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.