What the papers say – August 3
A new test giving hope in the fight against Covid-19 and concerns over potential shielding advice for people aged over 50 feature prominently in the nation’s newspapers.
The Times and i report new “game-changing” tests for coronavirus and the flu, which can return results in 90 minutes, are set to be rolled out across the NHS next week.
Covid testing machines give result in 90 minutes#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolispic.twitter.com/atE7DGZCBX
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) August 2, 2020
Rapid tests roll-out to fight second wave. Monday’s @theipaper front page #bbcpapers#skypapers#covid19#tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Gp0R3fVWSR
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) August 2, 2020
The Daily Mail says the Covid-19 test could “transform the war on corona”.
MAIL: 90 minute test to transform the war on Corona #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/laqnXSRAbz
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 2, 2020
Meanwhile, the Daily Express and Metro lead on backlash against a reported “nuclear option” to stop a second wave of the coronavirus which would compel people aged over 50 to stay at home.
EXPRESS: Backlash against ‘ageist’ over 50s virus plan #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/JiI3pfPiMO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 2, 2020
Monday's front page:YOU COULD BEGROUNDED IFYOU’RE FIFTY#tomorrowspaperstoday#BBCPapers#skypaperspic.twitter.com/9Cth6L9Yri
— Metro Newspaper UK (@MetroUKNews) August 2, 2020
In other news, The Independent and Daily Mirror report the Conservative Party are being pressured to suspend a Tory MP under investigation over rape allegations.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/XF8VnDHiQdpic.twitter.com/j1aHR5JZCU
— The Independent (@Independent) August 3, 2020
Tomorrow's front page: Suspend Tory ex-minister in rape probe #TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/OGUqWVXX0Apic.twitter.com/FwF3qGwBu3
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) August 2, 2020
The Guardian carries an interview with a leading British scientist who has called for greater transparency and scrutiny of the Government’s decisions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Guardian front page, Monday 3 August 2020: Top scientist attacks 'shroud of secrecy' over UK virus decisions pic.twitter.com/moo2cNWW8N
— The Guardian (@guardian) August 2, 2020
US President Donald Trump’s government has vowed to take imminent action against Chinese software companies that it perceives are “a risk to security”, according to the Financial Times.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Monday 3 August https://t.co/hU8PypgUcVpic.twitter.com/SX9c0j7gHR
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) August 2, 2020
And the Daily Star warns of an incoming heatwave across the UK this week, with potentially record-breaking temperatures on Friday.
STAR: Happy Fryday #TomorrowsPapersTodaypic.twitter.com/pEYWLEvRIF
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) August 2, 2020