Looking back over 2020, we will all have our own memories and thoughts about the year. No one could tell us how serious this coronavirus was going to be.
A woman in her sixties became the first person in Havering to die of Covid-19. Queen’s Hospital said she had suffered significant other health conditions.
But as the country went into lockdown , the crisis started to bring out the best in our communities. Volunteers teamed up to help those in need through Mutual Aid groups, and restaurants forced to close delivered food instead to NHS workers.
April
A plea was made to nail bars, beauty salons and tattoo artists to donate their protective equipment for NHS staff after the coronavirus outbreak created a national shortage. Havering Council called on the businesses to either donate masks and gloves or sell them at cost price.
Yvonne Fothergill receiving her vaccine.
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The Covid-19 vaccine is being administered to NHS staff and care workers throughout Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge.
BHRUT, the trust which manages Queen s Hospital, Romford, and King George Hospital, Goodmayes, started vaccinations on Tuesday afternoon.
Michael Roche, who works for Heathlands Day Centre in Barking and Dagenham.
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A vaccination hub has opened at Queen s Hospital.
Staff at Saint Francis Hospice, Havering-atte-Bower, have also started having the vaccination.
Not everyone can have the vaccination at this stage. Those eligible will be contacted directly to book an appointment.
Saint Francis Hospice s Diane Drain is happy to have the vaccination to protect her patients.