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China eases COVID quarantine rules in major policy adjustment

13 Sept 11:49 Key points summarised by AI

China now permits asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases to quarantine at home, marking a significant departure from its stringent "zero-COVID" policy.
This policy adjustment reflects the authorities' acknowledgment of the virus's reduced severity, with most infections being mild or asymptomatic and no longer considered as dangerous as bubonic plague or cholera.
The change signals China's preparation for its population to live with the disease, moving away from widespread lockdowns and arbitrary restrictions.
New guidelines urge localities to implement targeted prevention measures, avoiding oversimplified, one-size-fits-all approaches and precisely defining high-risk areas.

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.