By Local Democracy Reporter THERE are no plans to reopen a temporary mortuary – despite a rise in coronavirus cases and deaths in Essex. Data shows that 36 people died in Essex hospitals from Covid-19 between November 11, 2020 and January 5, 2021. Nine of those…

ESSEX County Council is providing extra funding to city, districts and boroughs in the county to help people who need to self-isolate to stay at home. Because the new variant of COVID-19 is spreading so fast, it is important that everybody asked to self-isolate does so.…

By Local Democracy Reporter CARE homes across Essex have been recommended to stop social visits in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Essex County Council (ECC) says it is not a ban on visits, but rather a request for a cessation of social…

FREE COVID-19 tests are now available for anyone without coronavirus symptoms who lives or works in Harlow. Anyone without symptoms, including those still required to attend their place of work can pick up a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing kit from the Griffin Suite, Latton…

A message from Melanie Whitten THE NHS FRONTLINE COVID TEAMS AT PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL DESPERATELY NEEDS OUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER. THESE ARE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES – LETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Friday January 15th Saturday January 16th Sunday January 17th Address: The Epping Golf Course,…

THE NUMBER of deaths at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow has increased to 358. There have been fifty one deaths registered in the first eight days of 2021 alone. January 7th saw twelve deaths. That is the second worst day for deaths in Harlow. …

THE Principal of Harlow College has spoken to MPs regarding her concerns for the mental health of her students. Karen Spencer made a presentation to the education committee, which happens to be chaired by Harlow MP Robert Halfon. Ms Spencer told the committee that “In…

MORE than 200,000 people are getting a COVID-19 jab every day and the government is on course to reach its target of 13 million people vaccinated by mid-February, Matt Hancock has told Sky News. But speaking on Sophy Ridge On Sunday, the health secretary said…

THE NUMBER of Covid cases in many areas of Harlow have risen again. The breakdown figures for Harlow show a total of 1327. That is an increase of 112. The figures relate to January 4th but are reported/published on January 9th. Old Harlow and Newhall…

THE NUMBER of infections in Harlow has increased. It means that Harlow is now 4th out of 315 local authorities in England. Harlow registered 1524.1 cases per 100,000 That is 1327 cases in total. A leap of 112 since yesterday. Remember this refers to January…

THE NUMBER of infections in Harlow has dropped. Let us be clear, this is compared to the figures for January 2nd. It is still the second highest figure to date. As stated before, there has been dips before, for example of December 30th compared to…

FROM today, Friday 8 January 2021, a new fast testing centre opens in Harlow for those who DO NOT have symptoms of Covid-19. The new Harlow Testing Centre is situated at The Civic Centre, Water Gardens College Square, Harlow, CM20 1WG. This testing centre is the fifth of…

ALL English trusts will be established as vaccine ‘hospital hubs’ by next Monday and will be responsible for vaccinating frontline health and social care staff against coronavirus. A letter to local NHS leaders, sent by NHS England and NHS Improvement today, said trusts would become…

THE NUMBER of deaths at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow has increased to 332. There have been nineteen deaths registered on January 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The total number of deaths in December was 72. The highest toll since April. YH understands…