2021-04-08
Daily Mirror Front Page 8th of April 2021
Downing Street is considering vaccine passports for entry to non-essential shops, says the Daily Mirror.
2021-04-08
Times Front Page 8th of April 2021
The Times says a small trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in children has been paused while the UK medicines regulator looks at reports it may be linked to a tiny number of clots in adults.A University of Oxford spokesperson said there were “no safety concerns” with this specific study, but that further information was being awaited from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
2021-04-08
Daily Express Front Page 8th of April 2021
The Daily Express says Boris Johnson insists he is sticking to the lockdown-easing roadmap despite fears of a third wave from Europe.
2021-04-08
Daily Mail Front Page 8th of April 2021
The prime minister has asked officials whether cheaper and quicker lateral flow tests could be used for people returning to the UK in an effort to make foreign holidays affordable, reports the Daily Mail.It says PCR tests costing about £200 each are currently the official test for anyone coming to the UK.
2021-04-08
Daily Star Front Page 8th of April 2021
Daily Star says Britons are being encouraged to take cold showers to clear their “brain fog”.
2021-04-08
Daily Telegraph Front Page 8th of April 2021
The Daily Telegraph also reports on the pausing of the study, and quotes a government adviser who says slowing the rollout of the vaccine may be needed to maintain public trust.
2021-04-08
Metro Front Page 8th of April 2021
Metro says many could be priced out of foreign getaways this summer because families may have to pay up to £420 each for COVID testing.The paper reports that people coming back from low-risk countries are set to need at least two tests.
2021-04-08
Guardian Front Page 8th of April 2021
Boris Johnson has urged people to keep coming forward for the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab despite a study into the vaccine’s use on children being paused over blood clot concerns in adults, The Guardian reports.It points out that scientists stress side effects are extremely rare, with “great” benefits in protecting against COVID.