Coronavirus case confirmed in Southend
There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Southend borough. The family involved is in self-isolation, following the advice
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No need for panic, say council leaders as coronavirus case reported in Essex
More cases of coronavirus are expected in Essex, but there is no need to for alarm, council leaders have said
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NEWS FLASH: Mystery of how Essex resident contracted coronavirus
An Essex resident who has contracted the coronavirus is said to have had no relevant travel and it is unclear
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Campaign battles for more beds at Whipps Cross Hospital
More than 5,000 residents have signed a petition calling for more beds in the rebuilt Whipps Cross hospital. Whipps Cross
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Robotic-assisted surgery available for urology patients in Southend
Ambitious plans to improve the treatment and care of urology cancer patients have been realised after Southend University Hospital purchased
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Council reassures public risk of coronavirus remains low
Public Health England is advising local authorities on preparations in the event that the deadly coronavirus is detected within the
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Ilford hospital ‘moving in right direction’ says inspectorate
King George Hospital still “requires improvement” but is “moving in the right direction”, according to the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Residents say lack of GP appointments and hospital waiting times are not good enough
Residents living across Essex, Southend and Thurrock have said there needs to be better access to GP appointments and waiting times
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Jade Goody charity bemoans cuts after a quarter miss smear tests
Ten years after the death of Jade Goody from cervical cancer thousands of women are missing smear tests. New NHS
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The gloves are off – now it’s our turn to take responsibility
Judging by the first week of campaigning, the run in to the general election on December 12 is going to
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