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Libraries across the county are becoming collection points for Covid-19 self-test kits. More than 20 libraries already offer the service with 14 more library collection sites to be launched this week. It means every district will have three sites where tests can be collected. As a result sites which offered lateral flow, or rapid tests, will stop offering appointments and will not be open for walk-ins. The tests were for people who did not have symptoms of Covid-19. From next week t...

Libraries across the county are becoming collection points for Covid-19 self-test kits. More than 20 libraries already offer the service with 14 more library collection sites to be launched this week. It means every district will have three sites where tests can be collected. As a result sites which offered lateral flow, or rapid tests, will stop offering appointments and will not be open for walk-ins. The tests were for people who did not have symptoms of Covid-19. From next week t...

SITES across Essex will begin to stop offering rapid tests for people as of next week.

Thousands of children in Essex will attend school for the first time this year on Monday. Schools are set to welcome back the majority of pupils as the first step out of lockdown gets underway. All primary students will be returning on Monday, while secondary schools will be undertaking a ‘staggered’ return to allow for mass testing of staff and children. Health and education bosses are urging all secondary students to get a Covid test before returning. Primary pupils do NOT need...

Thousands of children in Essex will attend school for the first time this year on Monday. Schools are set to welcome back the majority of pupils as the first step out of lockdown gets underway. All primary students will be returning on Monday, while secondary schools will be undertaking a ‘staggered’ return to allow for mass testing of staff and children. Health and education bosses are urging all secondary students to get a Covid test before returning. Primary pupils do NOT need...

A TEENAGER was robbed of his scooter after being threatened by a gang of youths with weapons.

A TEENAGER was robbed by a gang in the street.