Many papers suggest that the first day without a single Covid death for 10 months means the complete easing of lockdown restrictions will go ahead in England as planned on 21 June. The Daily Express says simply “Zero” in large letters, adding that “hopes have been boosted for Freedom Day go-ahead”. It notes with concern the move by Nicola Sturgeon to slow an easing of Covid measures in parts of Scotland. The Daily Mail has a two-part headline: “Zero deaths .. nothing to fear from freedom”. “Hopes rise for 21 June after zero UK deaths” is the headline.

Source: The Guardian June 02, 2021 03:00 UTC