Of all the staggering statistics to come out of the coronavirus crisis, none is more shocking than the number of deaths. More than 115,000 people have died after contracting Covid in the UK, well over the capacity of Wembley Stadium. Up to February 5, there had been 3,664 coronavirus-related deaths registered in Essex. Every one of these deaths represents a life tragically cut short too soon. Here are just some of the stories of those who have lost their lives in south Essex:
Felicity Siyachitema Loving mother mother Felicity Siyachitema, 51, from Southend, was a switchboard operator at University College Hospital in London, died after battling the virus.
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Special Constable Toby Speller served with Essex Police for 16 years before his death on Saturday. Police forces around the country have joined in the tributes to Special Constable Speller on Twitter. Jo Shiner wrote: The thoughts of my colleagues and I at Sussex Police are with everyone. We are devastated to say we lost one of our Marine Officers to Covid 19 on Saturday. Rest well Toby, we will take it from here. Our thoughts& prayers are with his family.Please everyone Adhere to government regulations to help save lives.This virus has no respect for age & Health pic.twitter.com/CywrQXpjTF Essex Police Marine Unit (@EPMarine) January 18, 2021