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S.Korea daily COVID-19 cases top 100,000, curfew eased ahead of election

13 Sept 19:36 Key points summarised by AI

South Korea's daily COVID-19 cases surpassed 100,000 for the first time, driven by the Omicron variant.
Authorities eased social distancing rules by extending the curfew for restaurants and cafes by one hour to 10 p.m., responding to business criticism and ahead of the March 9 presidential election.
The country shifted its pandemic strategy, scaling back tracking and tracing efforts to now treat mild cases at home and prioritize PCR tests for specific groups.
Despite the surge in cases, serious cases and deaths remain relatively low, with over 58% of the population having received vaccine booster shots.

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.