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Two areas of the district have seen a spike in Covid cases as the Indian variant has been found in Essex. Witham Town and Flitch Green, Felsted and High Easter have both seen a spike in cases in the last seven days. Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter has recorded a total of five cases whilst Witham Town has recorded three. However, the rest of the district records a much lower infection rate at 11.1 and 17 new cases. All other areas have recorded less than three, meaning the virus is classed as "suppressed" in these areas. They are not recorded on the hotspot map any longer.

Two areas of the district have seen a spike in Covid cases as the Indian variant has been found in Essex. Witham Town and Flitch Green, Felsted and High Easter have both seen a spike in cases in the last seven days. Flitch Green, Felsted & High Easter has recorded a total of five cases whilst Witham Town has recorded three. However, the rest of the district records a much lower infection rate at 11.1 and 17 new cases. All other areas have recorded less than three, meaning the virus is classed as "suppressed" in these areas. They are not recorded on the hotspot map any longer.

An emergency meeting was held yesterday amid concerns about growing numbers of cases of the Indian variant of Covid-19 in the UK.

An emergency meeting was held yesterday amid concerns about growing numbers of cases of the Indian variant of Covid-19 in the UK. The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) reportedly held discussions about the spread of the Indian variant and how it could have an impact on the Government’s road map out of lockdown. Infection rates in part of England such as Bolton have soared in the past week, with experts blaming the rise on the new variant. Despite the concerns, there is no evidence of a spike in cases in mid Essex There has also been no mass testing carried out in ...

SEVERAL areas of the district have been added to the Covid hotspot map, according to the latest figures.  According the Government's map, parts of the district have recorded three or more cases in the week to May 4. On the outskirts of the Braintree district, Grest Dunmow has recorded a spike in cases with nine in the last seven days.  Bocking has recorded a total of four cases in the same time period.  Great Leighs and The Walthams has recorded a total of six and Flitch Green, Felsted and High Easter have three. The rest of the borough has recorded less than three, meaning...