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Europe could be headed towards end of pandemic after Omicron, says WHO

14 Sept 02:00 Key points summarised by AI

WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge suggests the Omicron variant could lead Europe towards a "pandemic endgame," potentially infecting 60% of Europeans by March and fostering widespread immunity.
A period of quiet is anticipated after the current Omicron surge, with COVID-19 possibly returning later in the year but not necessarily as a pandemic.
Despite optimism, Kluge cautions against declaring the virus endemic too soon, warning that new variants could still emerge, though existing vaccines are adaptable.
The focus shifts from stopping transmission to minimizing disruption to essential services and protecting vulnerable populations, emphasizing personal responsibility.

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.