NEWS
Covid positive tests halve in a week
The number of people infected with coronavirus has dropped for a fourth day, raising hopes that the pandemic may be levelling off. The UK recorded 31,795 new infections yesterday, a fall of 32 per cent from the 46,558 on Tuesday. The figure is down 42 per cent from last Saturday. Officials say that the closing of schools for the summer ‘can’t explain the degree of drop’ – Sunday Times
Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab ‘risk losing seats at election over Covid travel chaos’ – Sunday Telegraph
Sajid Javid accused of spooking Boris into putting top holiday destination on the ‘Amber-plus’ list – Mail on Sunday
Keir Starmer appoints adviser from Blair years as his chief of staff – Observer
Pensions triple lock could be suspended amid concern over fairness to young – Sunday Telegraph
Key workers still face Covid self-isolation when they are at home – Times
Biden administration officials signal Covid booster shots needed for some Americans – Epoch Times
COMMENT
The Panic Pandemic: Fearmongering from journalists, scientists, and politicians did more harm than the virus – John Tierney, City Journal
If Dominic Cummings calls me bonkers, you know I must be right! – Peter Hitchens, Mail on Sunday
