NEWS
Third Covid vaccine for over-50s before winter
A third Covid vaccine is to be offered to everyone over 50 in the autumn. Trials of two options are under way, supervised by Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer. The first involves vaccines specifically modified to tackle new variants. The second is for a third shot of one of the three versions already in use: Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Moderna. While the approved vaccines successfully tackle the Kent variant, the amount of protection they offer against others, such as that from South Africa, is thought to be weaker – Times
UK Covid deaths stay in single figures for second day running – Mail
France threatens to cut off Jersey’s electricity as Brexit fishing row grows – Telegraph
Domestic vaccine passports could lead to fewer people getting vaccinated, says Sage psychologist – Mail
Derek Chauvin’s attorney files motion for new trial – Epoch Times
COMMENT
Britishness itself is under attack from those who want to rewrite our history – Philip Johnston, Telegraph
There’s nothing immoral about foreign holidays – Madeline Grant, Telegraph
