
During his COVID-19 press conference, the first in five weeks, Sajid Javid unveiled two antiviral drugs to bolter the winter COVID-19 battle.


The Daily Mail also lead on news that 730,000 doses of the Molnupiravir and Pfizer’s antiviral coronavirus drug.


According to The Guardian, politicians have a responsibility to wear masks and set the example.

Sajid Javid’s press conference on Wednesday continues to dominate the front pages, with The Independent leading on his warning that restrictions could return in the run-up to Christmas, as infections hit almost 50,000.

The Metro leads also on comments from the health secretary, who is asking people to get a coronavirus booster jab and a flu jab.

Sajid Javid said on 20 October that England is facing its last chance to avoid a return to COVID-19 restrictions, which feature on the front page of the Financial Times.