More than 700 monkeypox cases globally, 21 in US: CDC

15 Sept 06:00 Key points summarised by AI

Over 700 monkeypox cases have been reported globally, with 21 confirmed in the United States, including instances of domestic spread and cases without clear travel links.
Initial US cases predominantly involved men who have sex with men, but the CDC emphasizes monkeypox is not an STD and spreads through close skin-to-skin contact; all reported US patients are recovering.
The US has distributed 1,200 vaccine doses (ACAM2000 and JYNNEOS) and 100 treatment courses (TPOXX and Cidofovir) to states, assuring ample supply for close contacts.
The CDC is actively monitoring for monkeypox spread across all populations, not just specific demographics, and is conducting targeted outreach while advising anyone with a new rash or high-suspicion criteria to seek testing.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 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.