NEWS FLASH: Woman dies in Romford of coronavirus
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust has announced that a woman in Queen’s Hospital, Romford, has died from
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111 calls from Essex rocket due to coronavirus
The number of calls to 111 from people in Essex has rocketed due to coronavirus fears. There were 20,978 calls
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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
Read more 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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