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FROM now, on, we are changing our weekly vaccination reports to just be a statistical return. The government statistics now show first jabs, second jabs and now the booster jab. We are not saying gone up or gone down etc or comparing week on week.…

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NEXT has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff who must self-isolate because of Covid exposure and in some cases for workers who test positive, the BBC has learned.  Following a similar move by Ikea, the retailer acknowledged it was an “emotive topic” but said it…

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A YOUNG baker has been making gingerbread people to raise money for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital.  Jessica Putt, 10, from Church Langley in Harlow, has currently baked over 500 gingerbread people and raised more than £500 for the ICU…

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WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

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Dear Sir, THE figures for Harlow show that we currently have the highest numbers of Covid infections in Essex. We also have among the lowest rates of vaccination – with the Harlow vaccination figures being approximately 14% below the national average. Thanks to the work…

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THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is reaching out to the local community to ask for invaluable support from dedicated volunteers. The voluntary services team at PAHT is seeking to recruit a number of compassionate care volunteers to help enhance patient experiences. Jayne Moscow,…

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WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

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A TARGET date for a new hospital for Harlow residents is still not clear reports the Health Service Journal (HSJ). Back in December, Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) bosses reported that further progress has been delayed until the new year, as the trust waits for a…

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HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has said he is “sickened” by reports of a party taking place at 10 Downing Street during lockdown. About 100 people were invited to a “bring-your-own-booze” drinks party in the Downing Street garden on May 20th, 2020, in the first lockdown.…

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WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

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PEOPLE living in Harlow, who have no means of transport, can now get help to attend pre-booked appointments. People who are struggling to attend their booster jab appointment because of transport issues can now get help from Essex County Council. The Essex Wellbeing Service is…

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THE UK government is warning that almost all pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid symptoms were unvaccinated in one analysis over several months last year, as it kicks off an advertising campaign encouraging expectant mothers to get boosted reports The Guardian. The campaign is…

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WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…

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WEST Essex and East Hertfordshire charity, St Clare Hospice, is opening its doors to prospective staff on Monday 24th January. The Hospice is looking to expand its award-winning teams and has a variety of roles available. On the day, people will be able to find…

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PATIENTS at 74 GP practices in West Essex and East Herts are benefitting from a major ultrafast broadband project. The £1.6m project is funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), it underpins the future of healthcare delivery in the district.It also…

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WE are giving you updates on the Covid-19 situation in Harlow as the needs arise. We are doing this because we want to give Harlow residents an accurate picture of where we are re Covid-19. It is by no mean perfect but it gives you,…