Farewell from a distance
On Wednesday my kids and I had to say farewell to my 93-year old mother-in-law from computer screens in our
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COVID-19
COVID vaccinations for Redbridge rough sleepers yet to begin
Around seven out of 10 Redbridge residents in their 80s have now received their first dose of the COVID vaccine.
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Waltham Forest NHS apologises after overcrowding at two vaccination centres
Waltham Forest NHS has publicly apologised after reports of overcrowding at two of the borough’s vaccination centres. Elderly residents receiving
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It happened today – this day in history – January 22
871: The Danish invasion army beats Saxon Ethelred of Wessex at the Battle of Basing. 1371: King Robert II of
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New COVID testing site opens in Thurrock
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Orsett Heath car park
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Chelmsford appeal over highest ever number of potential plasma donors
NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in Chelmsford hitting the 28-day COVID recovery mark to register as plasma donors.
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All care home residents in Barking and Dagenham have first jab of vaccine but carers slow on uptake
All care home residents in Barking and Dagenham have had a coronavirus vaccine, the council has said. But councillors warned
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Broomfield like a battlefield, says doctor
Doctors at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford have spoken of the “battlefield scenario” medics are facing in the fight against COVID-19.
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Southend Hospital volunteers play their part in COVID vaccine rollout
A group of over 20 dedicated volunteers are doing their bit to help the COVID vaccine sessions run smoothly at
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Council to open temporary mortuary in face of rising COVID deaths
A new temporary mortuary is to open as deaths from COVID-19 continue to rise. Essex County Council (ECC) is spending £700,000
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