The Observer – Sajid Javid tests positive, Health chiefs warning
Summary of Today's Paper
The Observer – Sajid Javid tests positive, Health chiefs warning
The Observer leads with accusations from public health leaders who claim Boris Johnson is “letting Covid rip” by relaxing measures. Health Secretary Sajid Javid is among those to have tested positive for the virus – and he is understood to have visited No 10 on Friday, according to the Observer.
The paper notes the PM could be in an uncomfortable position if he has to spend the widely-dubbed “freedom day” stuck indoors.
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