What the papers say – November 24
Developments in the fight against Covid lead many of the front pages on Tuesday.
The coronavirus continues to make headlines, with the new tiered plan dominating the papers along with details of the latest Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine trial.
The Times suggests that restrictions could start to wind down in Easter after reports the Oxford vaccine was “highly effective”.
The Daily Telegraph features a quote from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said it was the season “to be jolly careful” as he announced new restrictions starting in December, a line which also leads Metro and the Daily Express.
While The Guardian says the world is a step closer to normality after the success of the Oxford vaccine trials, with the Financial Times reporting they add to the “armoury” in the battle against Covid.
The i reports the new tier rules will finish in spring as Downing Street warned of “cold, hard months ahead”. The Independent carries a similar line, quoting Mr Johnson as saying an “escape route” was in sight.
The Daily Mirror says the vaccine brings a “fresh hope”, while the Daily Mail says the Oxford jab could be rolled out “in weeks”.
The Sun claims that contestants on I’m A Celebrity get a “secret run-through” of trials.
And the Daily Star reports on developments in the case of Jeremy Kyle guest Steve Dymond.
