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Omicron as severe as previous COVID variants, large study finds

13 Sept 08:31 Key points summarised by AI

A large U.S. study found the Omicron variant is intrinsically as severe as previous COVID-19 variants, contradicting earlier assumptions of lower severity.
Based on 130,000 patient records, the study indicates risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical across variant-dominant periods, after adjusting for demographics, vaccination, and comorbidities.

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.