One of the ways we protect the public from infectious diseases like novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is contact tracing. In this blog Nick Phin, Deputy Director at PHE’s National Infections Service answers some questions about how this works.
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Infectious Diseases Update
The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report shows that the previously reported case of Scarlet Fever has cleared. The report also shows a case of Mumps has been diagnosed in the Maldon District.
Have your say on policing and community safety!
Do you have a question for Roger Hirst, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex or Essex Police’s Chief Constable BJ Harrington?
Town Council consulted over ‘significant’ new housing plans ahead of public consultation
South Woodham Ferrers Town Council have been in talks with Chelmsford City Council and Countryside Properties to discuss plans for a “significant” amount of new housing.
Keep-fit home carers hit the road after bosses buy new bikes to help reach patients
Two carers at Bluebell Homecare in SWF have been given brand new bikes as part of an initiative to reach more patients while keeping fit.
Duncan Selbie’s Friday message – 7 February 2020
This week's blog includes information on the novel coronavirus outbreak, cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, and Heads Up Weekend.
Share your views: Right support, right care, right culture
CQC are looking for feedback on their 'Right support, right care, right culture' guidance.
Scarlet Fever in Maldon
The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report shows 1 case of Scarlet Fever in the Maldon District.
Could you be an on-call firefighter?
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is currently recruiting on-call firefighters at South Woodham Ferrers Fire Station.
Wuhan novel coronavirus: update 3rd February 2020
Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
SWF Health & Social Care Group 
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