What the papers say – February 29
The front pages are filled with the latest on the coronavirus strain Covid-19, including the first Briton to die from it and flagged official measures to stop its spread.
The Independent reports the death of a Briton who had been a passenger on the Diamond Princess cruise ship from the virus, which is also covered by The Sun and the Daily Express.
Tomorrow's @independent front page #tomorrowspaperstoday To subscribe to the Daily Edition https://t.co/koJc3LN1ax pic.twitter.com/M0KQjhuEHS
— Thair Shaikh (@ThairShaikh) February 28, 2020
Tomorrow's Front Page: First British coronavirus death as male passenger in his 80s dies in Japanhttps://t.co/YpvxMfk0uq pic.twitter.com/ZEJljbWl0D
— The Sun (@TheSun) February 28, 2020
The Daily Telegraph says the outbreak “could leave one in ten in hospital”.
The front page of tomorrow’s Daily Telegraph: ‘Outbreak could leave one in ten in hospital’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/TfS1QD4xDp
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) February 28, 2020
Emergency laws to combat the virus will be announced next week, according to the Daily Mail, with The Guardian saying staff from the Red Cross and St John Ambulance could be drafted in to help as part of the measures.
Saturday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/bV7Sep0ZY3
— Daily Mail U.K. (@DailyMailUK) February 28, 2020
Guardian front page, Saturday 29 February 2020: Red Cross to help NHS tackle virus outbreak pic.twitter.com/QBUz6Qo0A0
— The Guardian (@guardian) February 28, 2020
The Times also covers the potential new measures, as well as Sajid Javid’s plan prior to stepping down as Chancellor to cut income tax.
Emergency laws to help fight against coronavirus#tomorrowspaperstoday @hendopolis pic.twitter.com/GJn7Y31KGb
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) February 28, 2020
Staying with former residents of Number 11 Downing Street, the Daily Mirror leads with ex-chancellor George Osbourne calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “wage war” on the virus.
Tomorrow's front page: Wage war on virus #tomorrowspaperstoday https://t.co/tcYLuQOD2v pic.twitter.com/wg4pAH0LeZ
— Daily Mirror (@DailyMirror) February 28, 2020
The i says global markets this week took their “biggest hit” since the 2008 crash, while the Financial Times reports there is “fear in the streets” after four weeks of gains disappeared in just a few days.
Virus shock to global economy. This weekend’s @theipaper front page #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers #skypapers #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/lkFqWkVnr2
— Tim Alden (@timaldi) February 28, 2020
Just published: front page of the Financial Times UK edition, Saturday February 29 https://t.co/cf3XYlza8J pic.twitter.com/bSNgt8FZiV
— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) February 28, 2020
And the Daily Star reports on a “twist” in the ever-growing outbreak; a dog has been diagnosed with the virus in Hong Kong.
Tomorrow's Star front page: Coronavirus spreads to dogs #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vjBbYpAgb8
— Daily Star (@dailystar) February 28, 2020