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Sarah Choudhury, from Letchworth, with a treasured photograph of herself and her mother Khudeza, taken on her graduation day

'My mum was eligible for Covid-19 drugs - so why didn't she get them?'

Blood tests revealed Louise's body had been drained of vital vitamins and minerals

Blood tests revealed Louise's body had been drained of vital vitamins and minerals

Long Covid sufferer calls for more support for victims of 'silent pandemic'

Stevenage long Covid sufferer Louise Walters undergoing tests in hospital

Stevenage long Covid sufferer Louise Walters undergoing tests in hospital

Long Covid sufferer calls for more support for victims of 'silent pandemic'

Friday is the final day you can receive a COVID-19 vaccination at Robertson House in Stevenage

Friday is the final day you can receive a COVID-19 vaccination at Robertson House in Stevenage

Stevenage Robertson House COVID-19 vaccination centre relocating

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

New symptoms of Covid have been added to the official list.

Nine new Covid symptoms added to official list

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

After Friday, people who have a positive Covid-19 test are advised to try to stay at home for five days.

Who will get free tests under new Covid plan?

Hitchin cancer patient Claire (right), pictured here with her fiancée Lauren, says the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in England is a worry

Hitchin cancer patient Claire (right), pictured here with her fiancée Lauren, says the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in England is a worry

Cancer patient 'anxious' after COVID-19 laws lifted

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Thameslink and Great Northern have updated their timetables, effective from Monday, February 28

Timetable change for Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire commuter trains

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson has announced the end of all Covid restrictions as part of England's living with Covid plan.

Boris Johnson announces end of all Covid restrictions and free testing

Covid the Cobra in Grace Way in Stevenage is made up of more than 10,000 hand-painted stones

Covid the Cobra in Grace Way in Stevenage is made up of more than 10,000 hand-painted stones

What has happened to Covid the Cobra in Stevenage?

GPs, hospitals and special schools are contacting 5,521 families of 5- to 11-year-olds across Hertfordshire and west Essex who have been identified as being eligible.

GPs, hospitals and special schools are contacting 5,521 families of 5- to 11-year-olds across Hertfordshire and west Essex who have been identified as being eligible.

Children under 11 in Herts can now receive Covid vaccines

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Boris Johnson has signalled the legal duty to self-isolate could end a month earlier than planned.

Self-isolation rules could be lifted a month earlier than planned

A protest will be held outside Lister Hospital in Stevenage tomorrow if mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS workers in England aren't scrapped today

A protest will be held outside Lister Hospital in Stevenage tomorrow if mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS workers in England aren't scrapped today

Protest at Stevenage's Lister Hospital over COVID-19 jabs

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home residents will be allowed unlimited visitors from Monday, January 31.

Care home visitor limits to be lifted next week

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face masks will no longer be mandatory indoors from today.

Face coverings no longer mandatory indoors as England returns to Plan A

1,127 fixed penalty notices were issued in Hertfordshire.

1,127 fixed penalty notices were issued in Hertfordshire.

Hundreds in Herts fined for breaking lockdown rules

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

Boris Johnson has announced Plan B restrictions will be lifted after January 26, 2022.

How are England's Covid restrictions changing after Plan B?

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

The heath secretary has emphasized the importance of not seeing the end of restrictions as the end of the pandemic

'We must learn to live with Covid' says health secretary on Plan B's end

Stevenage and North Hertfordshire have seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases of more than 40 per cent

Stevenage and North Hertfordshire have seen a decrease in COVID-19 cases of more than 40 per cent

COVID-19 cases plummet in Stevenage and North Herts

The Nightingale surge hub is being erected outside the main entrance to Stevenage's Lister Hospital

The Nightingale surge hub is being erected outside the main entrance to Stevenage's Lister Hospital

Time-lapse video: Nightingale surge hub build at Lister Hospital

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Sajid Javid has confirmed that there will be a reduction in the Covid isolation period

Covid self-isolation period to be cut to five days

Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes a statement ahead of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London.

Boris Johnson admits he attended 'BYOB' Downing Street gathering

Baldock Folk Club's Brian Burke and Shelagh McConnell

Baldock Folk Club's Brian Burke and Shelagh McConnell

COVID deals Baldock club a January blow with concerts suspended for the month

A Nightingale surge hub is currently being built at Lister Hospital in Stevenage to help deal with a potential wave of COVID-19 admissions

A Nightingale surge hub is currently being built at Lister Hospital in Stevenage to help deal with a potential wave of COVID-19 admissions

Nightingale surge hub: 'Dramatic changes' at Stevenage's Lister Hospital

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi said bringing down the isolation period would be

Government minister supports cutting Covid self-isolation to five days

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

A sign informing customers that there are no lateral flow test kits available on the door of a pharmacy Picture date: Wednesday January 5, 2022.

Explained: New PCR test rules brought in as Omicron cases surge

Sharon Taylor, leader of Stevenage Borough Council, says the

Sharon Taylor, leader of Stevenage Borough Council, says the

COVID-19 testing site to reopen after vandal attack

A survey has been launched for Hertfordshire residents to share the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

A survey has been launched for Hertfordshire residents to share the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

How does COVID-19 continue to impact you?

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

Pupils are being asked to wear masks and test regularly once their back at school

What are the new Covid rules as pupils return to school?

Sajid Javid has announced that hospice beds could be used for hospital patients.

Sajid Javid has announced that hospice beds could be used for hospital patients.

Hospice beds could be used for hospital patients as COVID cases surge

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

New analysis from the ZOE Covid Study has found that 75pc of people with cold symptoms are likely to have Covid.

Three quarters of those with colds likely to have Covid, study finds

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

Lateral flow Covid tests have proved popular as people test before Christmas and New Year's celebrations

What does a faint red line on a lateral flow Covid test mean?

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

According to preliminary findings from the UK Health Security Agency, people with Omicron are between 50pc and 70pc less likely to be admitted to hospital.

People with Omicron up to 70pc less likely to need visit to hospital

Here's the latest booster vaccination data, which shows how many adults in our Hertfordshire communities have been jabbed up to December 19

Here's the latest booster vaccination data, which shows how many adults in our Hertfordshire communities have been jabbed up to December 19

How many people have had their COVID booster where you live?

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take them?

How accurate are lateral flow tests and when should you take one?

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Rishi Sunak has announced a £1 billion support package for businesses hit by Covid.

Chancellor sets out £1bn fund for Covid-hit businesses

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has urged caution but has decided not to introduce any new immediate Covid restrictions.

'Use caution': PM rules out any immediate new restrictions

Lauren Butterfield is helping patients at Lister Hospital in Stevenage keep in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lauren Butterfield is helping patients at Lister Hospital in Stevenage keep in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic

Bid to help Lister patients keep in touch with loved ones

How many confirmed and suspected Omicron cases are there in your area?

How many confirmed and suspected Omicron cases are there in your area?

How many Omicron cases are there in your area?

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

The government has urged people to be cautious before going to events this Christmas.

Q&A: Should you cancel your Christmas plans this year?

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

Symptoms of the Omicron variant are like a common cold.

What are the Omicron symptoms to look out for?

Have you booked your booster vaccine?

Have you booked your booster vaccine?

How many COVID booster vaccines have been administered in our area?

Michelle Stevens, aged around 11, with her mum Janet Ellis, who sadly died of COVID in January aged 73

Michelle Stevens, aged around 11, with her mum Janet Ellis, who sadly died of COVID in January aged 73

'It's one rule for them, and one rule for us': Readers tell of Christmas heartbreak amid Downing Street party rumours

Omicron is expected to become the dominant Covid variant in the UK within days

Omicron is expected to become the dominant Covid variant in the UK within days

Omicron cases confirmed in Stevenage and North Herts

Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland has criticised the government's Covid Plan B

Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland has criticised the government's Covid Plan B

Stevenage Tory MP: 'Plan B is softening us up for more restrictions'

Walk-in vaccination queues at Robertson House in Stevenage have been busy this morning following the expansion of the booster programme

Walk-in vaccination queues at Robertson House in Stevenage have been busy this morning following the expansion of the booster programme

Queues building at vaccine centre following PM's booster announcement

Hertfordshire's public health chief Jim McManus

Hertfordshire's public health chief Jim McManus

Public health chief urges people to be careful when socialising over Christmas

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing tougher Covid restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron variant at Downing Street.

Work from home, masks and NHS passes: New Covid rules explained

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson confirmed that “Plan B” of the government’s coronavirus strategy will be enforced across the UK.

Boris Johnson tells people to work from home as Covid 'Plan B' confirmed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London

Downing Street party video: Boris Johnson apologises but denies allegations

There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

There has been a confirmed case of the Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in Hertfordshire.

Omicron variant: Confirmed case in Hertfordshire says health boss Jim McManus

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

The government has warned of a new scam email that claims to offer PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam