Coronavirus

The Debbie Bland Foundation will ensure Debbie's name lives on

Debbie Bland Foundation launched in memory of kind mum

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

Transport secretary Grant Shapps MP has announced an end to Covid-19 international travel restrictions

Transport secretary Grant Shapps MP has announced an end to Covid-19 international travel restrictions

Holiday firms 'ecstatic' as Covid-19 travel restrictions come to an end

An Essex political group has worked out the impact on districts when lateral flow tests cease to be supplied for free on April 1, 2022

An Essex political group has worked out the impact on districts when lateral flow tests cease to be supplied for free on April 1, 2022

Essex: The costs by district of scrapping free Covid lateral flow tests

Airline passengers will be able to catch a more frequent CrossCountry train to Stansted Airport

Airline passengers will be able to catch a more frequent CrossCountry train to Stansted Airport

Regular Stansted Airport rail link to resume for holidaymakers in Cambs

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

Dr Mike Gogarty, who led Essex County Council's response to the Covid-19 crisis, has retired

Dr Mike Gogarty, who led Essex County Council's response to the Covid-19 crisis, has retired

Retires: Essex's public health director praised for 'saving lives'

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face coverings no longer mandatory indoors as England returns to Plan A

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport boss confident that passenger numbers will rally

Martyn Everett, Gibson Library chair, receives a copy of Celia Bartlett's new book called Saffron Walden Locked and Unlocked

Martyn Everett, Gibson Library chair, receives a copy of Celia Bartlett's new book called Saffron Walden Locked and Unlocked

Saffron Walden photographer's book a permanent record of life in a locked down town

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

Coronavirus among school staff has led to a shortage of teachers across the country, data from The Sutton Trust suggests (File photo)

Coronavirus among school staff has led to a shortage of teachers across the country, data from The Sutton Trust suggests (File photo)

Essex parents fear return to remote lessons amid school staff shortage

An Essex doctor talks about the impact of Covid and Omicron on staffing

An Essex doctor talks about the impact of Covid and Omicron on staffing

Fears that Covid may cause Essex hospital staffing to get ‘very difficult’

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

Covid-19 case rates are higher than the national average in seven out of nine Uttlesford

Covid-19 case rates are higher than the national average in seven out of nine Uttlesford

Coronavirus in numbers: The latest Covid-19 data for Uttlesford

Temporary omicron variant testing measures will be scrapped from Friday, January 7 (File photo)

Temporary omicron variant testing measures will be scrapped from Friday, January 7 (File photo)

Stansted Airport welcomes new international travel testing rules

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Dame June Raine, chief executive of the MHRA (centre), with Dr Julie Thompson OBE and Dr Ruth March OBE of AstraZeneca, all of whom were recognised in the New Year Honours list

Dame June Raine, chief executive of the MHRA (centre), with Dr Julie Thompson OBE and Dr Ruth March OBE of AstraZeneca, all of whom were recognised in the New Year Honours list

New Year Honours for Saffron Walden and Cambridge health chiefs

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

What are the new Covid rules as pupils return to school?

easyJet returns to Southend Airport, but the airline has no plans to revive its former hubs at Southend or Stansted

easyJet returns to Southend Airport, but the airline has no plans to revive its former hubs at Southend or Stansted

easyJet: 'We don't have plans for more routes from Stansted'

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

Three quarters of those with colds likely to have Covid, study finds

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

What does a faint red line on a lateral flow Covid test mean?

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

People with Omicron up to 70pc less likely to need visit to hospital

The poster advertising walk-in Covid vaccinations in Great Dunmow on December 29, 2021

The poster advertising walk-in Covid vaccinations in Great Dunmow on December 29, 2021

Essex Covid fight: Schools, support, and Dunmow walk-in jab clinic

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take one?

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Covid-hit businesses

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

'Use caution': PM rules out any immediate new restrictions

Social distancing at Stansted Airport. Picture: Will Durrant

Social distancing at Stansted Airport. Picture: Will Durrant

Job loss fears as international travel restrictions impact tourists

Miss Disco's Christmas Masked Ball at Chesterfords Community Centre has been postponed.

Miss Disco's Christmas Masked Ball at Chesterfords Community Centre has been postponed.

Miss Disco postpone Christmas gig due to spread of Omicron

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

Q&A: Should you cancel your Christmas plans this year?

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

What are the Omicron symptoms to look out for?

One of the venues being used for Covid jabs is Saffron Walden's Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre

One of the venues being used for Covid jabs is Saffron Walden's Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre

How Essex plans to fight Covid variant Omicron this December

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed

A permanent 20mph speed limit could be introduced throughout Saffron Walden town centre under Essex Highways plans

A permanent 20mph speed limit could be introduced throughout Saffron Walden town centre under Essex Highways plans

Saffron Walden's Covid-19 traffic measures could become permanent under councils' plans

A West Essex CCG report has looked at deaths in Essex in people with learning disabilities

A West Essex CCG report has looked at deaths in Essex in people with learning disabilities

Essex report into Covid deaths and residents with learning disabilities

More jab capacity planned in North Uttlesford as Omicron variant appears

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged people to wait for the NHS before booking a Covid booster jab.

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster rollout

All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Prime minister Boris Johnson announced the return of restrictions from next week following the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

A case of the Omicron Covid variant has been identified in Chelmsford, Essex

A case of the Omicron Covid variant has been identified in Chelmsford, Essex

Case of new Omicron Covid variant identified in Essex

Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, associated medical director at the British Heart Foundation, has warned that ECG waiting times are too long in some areas

Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, associated medical director at the British Heart Foundation, has warned that ECG waiting times are too long in some areas

Fears for patient safety as cardiology waiting lists grow

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

Molnupiravir, an anti-viral pill to treat Covid-19, has been approved for use in the UK.

First pill to treat Covid-19 gets approval in UK

The current government plan includes booster vaccines for over 50s, single-dose vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds and use of NHS Test and Trace

The current government plan includes booster vaccines for over 50s, single-dose vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds and use of NHS Test and Trace

Support new restrictions if they come into force, say two NHS trusts in Essex

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's UK government has set out a plan for managing Covid this winter.

What is the government's Plan B for Covid this winter?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Is Christmas at risk this year from Covid?

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?