What the papers say – January 24
The latest developments and warnings on Covid-19 lead many of the Sunday papers, from warnings to those who have had the jab to a plan to vaccinate teaching staff.
The Sunday Telegraph leads with a warning from Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, England’s deputy chief medical officer, saying people need to continue to follow coronavirus restrictions after they have had the vaccine.
The front page of the Sunday Telegraph:
'Don't break rules once you've had the vaccine'#TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/3PSlIouGGf pic.twitter.com/nmnguEKW4o
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 23, 2021
The Sunday Express also has quotes from Prof Van-Tam, who has urged people to “stay patient” with the lockdown restrictions.
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – As doctors argue over gap between vaccinations and jut how deadly the new Covid variant is, at last a voice of reason – VAN-TAM: LET’S STAY PATIENT#tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/zUAIybYT47
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) January 23, 2021
The Observer reports more than 500 Covid-19 cases have been detected at the DVLA in Swansea, which the paper says puts ministers at the centre of an “explosive row”.
Tomorrow’s front page pic.twitter.com/wm2QY5mWcj
— The Observer (@ObserverUK) January 23, 2021
The Independent reports pressure is being placed on the Prime Minister to create tougher border rules, including mandatory hotel quarantine.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1ax pic.twitter.com/y9XLfHAfKC
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) January 23, 2021
The Sunday Mirror leads with “shocking corona fatalities”, reporting the UK’s death toll from Covid-19 is due to pass six figures this week.
Sunday's front page: Shocking Corona Fatalities. 100,000. #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/EW7wUA3lDo pic.twitter.com/F7CnoDZsQn
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) January 23, 2021
While the Sunday People leads with a “gamble” from Mr Johnson, reporting on concerns over the 12-week gap between the first and second doses of vaccine.
Sunday People: Boris's Biggest Gamble #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/SU5bGSpfqD pic.twitter.com/tkUnqiL8Zw
— The Sunday People (@thesundaypeople) January 23, 2021
The Mail on Sunday says Britain’s top schools have a “bold plan” to vaccinate their teachers during the half-term break which would get pupils back into the classroom.
MAIL ON SUNDAY: Top schools: we can jab all teachers #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Ce4pzmXMre
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) January 23, 2021
Away from Covid-19, and The Sunday Times leads with polls suggesting the UK is facing a “constitutional crisis” with voters in Scotland and Northern Ireland backing a vote on the break-up of Britain.
The Sunday Times reveals: our disunited kingdom #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/gX4ttPJc4N
— The Sunday Times (@thesundaytimes) January 23, 2021
And the Daily Star on Sunday writes Nasty Nick Cotton, the EastEnders character, will enter into a chart battle with Charles Bronson.
Tomorrow’s #frontpage – Nasty Nick: I’M GONNA BE A POP STAR, MA!#tomorrowspaperstoday
Read more: https://t.co/hJDyqJse4U pic.twitter.com/fga5z63dkc
— Daily Star Sunday (@DailyStarSunday) January 23, 2021