AI In-brief 13 Sept 11:34

China's healthcare system put to the test as COVID curbs fade

China's sudden relaxation of its stringent zero-COVID policy has left citizens unprepared, causing severe shortages of medication and test kits as home recovery replaces mandatory quarantine.
The abrupt shift is now straining China's healthcare system, which possesses limited critical care beds and faces a vulnerable, under-vaccinated elderly population.
Reduced PCR testing hampers authorities' ability to track infection spread, raising significant concerns about accurately gauging severe cases and potential fatalities.

AI In-brief Yesterday 13:40

Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.