The number of coronavirus-related deaths in south Essex his risen by 12 according to the latest figures. 

New statistics from NHS England this afternoon show 62 people have now died at Basildon Hospital while 43 patients have died at Southend Hospital.

At last count Basildon Hospital had recorded 61 deaths while Southend Hospital had recorded 32.

It means there has been an increase of 11 in Southend and of one in Basildon. 

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