The number of people to have died of coronavirus in the UK has reach 1,019.
The latest government figures released today (Saturday) showed a further 260 deaths, up from 759 on Friday.
Figures also show there are now 17,089 confirmed cases in the UK.
Figures released on Friday show that 166 cases are confirmed in Essex.
A total of four people have died in North Essex.
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