2021-04-07
Times Front Page 7th 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).
2021-04-07
Daily Express Front Page 7th 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.
2021-04-07
Daily Telegraph Front Page 7th of April 2021
The Daily Telegraph also reports on the pausing of the study and quotes a government expert as saying slowing the roll-out of the vaccine may be needed to maintain public trust.
2021-04-07
Daily Star Front Page 7th of April 2021
Daily Star says Britons are being encouraged to take cold showers to clear their “brain fog”.
2021-04-07
i Front Page 7th of April 2021
The i leads on the prime minister’s Downing Street news briefing, where he confirmed lockdown will be eased in England as planned next Monday.
2021-04-07
Guardian Front Page 7th 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.
2021-04-07
Daily Mail Front Page 7th 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.
