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China reports two Covid-19 deaths, first in more than a year

25 Sept 07:14 Key points summarised by AI

China reported its first two Covid-19 deaths in over a year, specifically in Jilin province, bringing the country's total pandemic death toll to 4,638.
These deaths coincide with an Omicron outbreak that has driven China's highest case counts since the pandemic's outset, with over 4,000 new cases reported on Saturday.
The highly transmissible Omicron variant is severely testing China's strict 'zero-Covid' strategy, prompting varied responses from authorities including city-wide lockdowns, mass testing, and the establishment of makeshift hospitals.
Despite President Xi Jinping reaffirming the 'zero-Covid' policy, the surge in cases has led to tens of millions under stay-at-home orders, economic concerns, and efforts to prevent the health system from being overwhelmed.

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.