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67 million children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

29 Sept 18:41 Key points summarised by AI

Covid-19 disruptions led to 67 million children globally missing routine vaccinations between 2019-2021, reversing over a decade of immunization progress.
Vaccine coverage declined in 112 countries, reaching an 81% global rate—a low not seen since 2008—raising concerns about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases like polio and measles.
The decline is exacerbated by a drop in vaccine confidence and other global crises; UNICEF urges governments to increase immunization financing and accelerate 'catch-up' vaccination efforts.

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.