Newspaper Round Up: 12th of October 2020
Times Front Page 12th of October 2020
10:37 pm
Pubs, bars, casinos and gyms will be ordered to shut in the highest-risk areas when expected new three-tier coronavirus restrictions begin, The Times reports.Restaurants may be able to serve takeaways, but the paper says their situation is still unclear.
Daily Express Front Page 12th of October 2020
10:29 pm
The Daily Express describes the expected three-tier system for England as a “drastic” effort “to save the NHS”.It says Boris Johnson will announce that Liverpool, Manchester and other northern cities will be ranked in the most high-risk category.
Guardian Front Page 12th of October 2020
10:20 pm
Number 10 has warned that the country is at a “critical juncture” in its fight to control the spread of coronavirus, reports The Guardian.
Daily Mail Front Page 12th of October 2020
10:16 pm
The Daily Mail leads with appeals to Boris Johnson not to cause “more pain and damage” with the latest efforts to drive down high COVID infection rates.
Daily Mirror Front Page 12th of October 2020
10:11 pm
The Daily Mirror says 85% of people are worried about their jobs and the economy ahead of the expected announcement of the new coronavirus restrictions.
Daily Telegraph Front Page 12th of October 2020
9:59 pm
The Daily Telegraph says the new coronavirus restrictions in northern England are expected to start on Wednesday at 5pm and last for at least four weeks.
Metro Front Page 12th of October 2020
9:21 pm
Metro says the new rules will be outlined by the PM in the Commons before a televised announcement to the nation later on Monday.
