Breaking: PM Boris Johnson confirms first UK Omicron Covid death
One person in the UK has died with the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was resulting in hospital admissions.
The Guardian – ‘PM bets on 1m jabs a day to halt Omicron’
The Guardian leads with Boris Johnson’s “gamble” on one million booster jabs a day to tackle the Omicron variant.
The Sun – ‘OMIGAWD’
Plans to offer every adult a booster jab by the end of the month is The Sun’s top story.
Daily Express – ‘Emergency race for all to get boosters’
Daily Express puts the “national mission” to deliver boosters on its front page.
Metro – ‘530,086 boosters in one day’
Metro reports on a record 530,086 boosters being given in one day amid concerns about the Omicron variant.
Daily Mirror – ‘Get your booster now’
The Daily Mirror echoes Boris Johnson, who has urged all adults to get a COVID booster jab amid fears the Omicron variant will lead to “many deaths”.
The Independent – ‘One million jabs a day to battle Covid ‘tidal wave’
The Independent front page leads with Boris Johnson’s plans to deliver one million booster jabs a day to battle the Omicron ‘tidal wave’.
Indian man arrested for murder in alleged plot to fake own death
The Guardian says an Indian man who tried to fake his death by murdering a builder and passing the body off as his own has been arrested.
Kentucky tornadoes news – latest: Fears death toll could pass 100 as Biden approves disaster declaration
The Independent says Officials have said that there are “confirmed fatalities” after workers became trapped when a roof collapsed at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois.
Julian Assange ‘had a stroke in prison due to stress from his case’
The Metro says Julian Assange recently had stroke in prison brought on by the stress from his case, his fiancee has claimed.
New Zealand authorities investigate claims man received 10 Covid vaccinations in one day
The Guardian says New Zealand health authorities are investigating claims that a man received up to 10 Covid-19 vaccination doses in one day.
Missing 11-year-old Sophie Long found in foreign country
The Independent says Texas girl Sophie Long, 11, has been found safe in an undisclosed foreign country after going missing in July.
La Palma volcano breaks record as it continues devastating eruption
The Metro says A volcanic eruption in the Canary Islands shows no sign of ending after 85 days.
DWP staff ‘drank into the night in private offices during lockdown’
The Metro says Special advisors at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regularly drank alcohol late into the night throughout the pandemic.
Covid outbreak in Manchester United squad puts Brentford game in doubt
The Guardian says the Brentford and Manchester United match has been placed in doubt after a number of Ralf Rangnick’s squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Naomie Harris says ‘huge star’ put his hand up her skirt during an audition
The Independent says Naomie Harris has claimed she was sexually harassed by a “huge star” during an audition.
Boris Johnson may face biggest rebellion so far over new Covid rules
The Guardian says Boris Johnson faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership on Tuesday over new Covid restrictions.
Two cargo ships collide in Baltic Sea off Sweden’s south coast
The Independent says Two cargo ships have collided in the Baltic Sea off Sweden’s south coast, Reuters reported quoting Swedish public broadcaster SVT.
Woman who owns largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia also had a Wizarding World-themed wedding
The Metro says One woman from Wales loves Harry Potter so much, she now owns the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Monday’s front pages are dominated by the prime minister’s televised address, warning about rising cases of the Omicron Covid variant.
UK booster jab rollout to increase to 1m a day to battle Omicron ‘tidal wave’
The Guardian says Boris Johnson is gambling on an unprecedented ramping up of vaccinations, rolling out 1m booster jabs a day.
Petra Srncova: Body found in south London park as police search for missing nurse
The Independent says Police investigating the disappearance of nursing assistant Petra Srncova have been alerted to the discovery of a woman’s body.
I’m A Celebrity 2021: Emmerdale star Danny Miller crowned King of the Castle
The Metro says Danny Miller has won I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2021.
Oman to administer booster COVID-19 vaccines to 18-plus population
Arab News says Oman’s 18-plus population would now be allowed to book boosters in a bid to counter the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant.
Rescuers hunt for survivors after US tornadoes kill dozens
France24 says US emergency workers searched for survivors of ferocious tornadoes that killed dozens of people across several states.
US Covid deaths reach 800,000, infections top 50 million
The United States has reached 800,000 coronavirus-related death and cases topped 50 million, as the nation braces for a potential surge.
Mercedes protests rejected by Formula 1 stewards as title goes to Max Verstappen
BBC Sport says F1 rejected two protests by Mercedes against the result of the controversial title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
