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- As of the update yesterday at 3pm, there have been 1,846 confirmed cases in Essex, 631 in Waltham Forest and 589 in Redbridge.
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- Yesterday, Gavin Williamson moved to reassure Brits schools would not be reopened prematurely and no decision has been made on a date.
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- The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust today announced a further four coronavirus deaths at the Harlow Hospital, taking its total to 159 deaths.
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- Barts Health NHS Trust, which runs Whipps Cross Hospital, today confirmed a further three Covid-19 deaths bringing the trust's total to 309.
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- Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs King George Hospital in Ilford, now has a total death toll of 199 after today announcing one new death.
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- Several countries in Europe, including Germany, Poland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Albania are beginning to ease their lockdown.
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- Follow our live-blog for more coronavirus updates
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