FOR the second successive day a new case of coronavirus has been reported in Thurrock.

That takes the tally in the borough to three, the first being reported last Sunday.

Across the country 3,269 have been infected. This afternoon (Friday, 20 March) NHS England revealed a further 39 people who tested positive for coronavirus had died, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in England to 167.

Earlier today Thurrock Nub News launched a free service helping to promote businesses in the borough that have struggling since the outbreak began. Check it out Here