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Covid air war being lost, experts warn, urging mass ventilation

23 Sept 05:54 Key points summarised by AI

Experts warn that the world is failing to adequately utilize proper ventilation in public spaces, a crucial defense against airborne Covid-19 transmission, despite two years into the pandemic.
Covid-19 primarily spreads through aerosols that linger in poorly ventilated indoor environments, with new research indicating transmission can occur beyond two meters.
Governments are largely criticized for neglecting to fund and implement widespread ventilation improvements in key public settings such as schools, hospitals, and public transport.
While the US has issued voluntary guidance and Belgium plans mandatory CO2 meters in public places, many regions, including the EU and UK, are criticized for their lack of binding action on air quality.
Implementing better ventilation offers additional public health benefits, including mitigating other diseases, enhancing cognitive function, and reducing allergies.

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.