AN area of mid Essex has less than three cases of Covid, according to the latest Government figures.

In the seven days leading up to February 6, Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger, had less than three cases of Covid.

Gazette: Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger infection rate in week leading up to February 6Tollesbury, Tolleshunt & Goldhanger infection rate in week leading up to February 6

For smaller areas like this, the Government does not show data in order to protect individuals' identities.

This is a positive development as Covid infection rates across the mid and north Essex have been decreasing over the past few weeks.

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The figures are still higher in its neighbouring areas:

In Heybridge, the infection rate is 222.3 per 100,000 with 19 cases.

In Great Totham, Wickham Bishops & Woodham, the infection rate is 106.8 per 100,000 with 8 cases.

In Tiptree, the infection rate is 158 per 100,000 with 12 cases.

In Layer-de-la-Haye, Abberton & Mersea East, the infection rate is 143 per 100,000 with 12 cases.