The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Essex has risen to 547.
The new figures, released today, show an increase of 30 confirmed Covid-19 cases in 24 hours.
Across the UK, there have been 38,168 confirmed cases with a total death toll of 3,605.
London accounts for 10,247 of the UK’s total cases.
The Queen is to address the nation on Sunday delivering a message about the coronavirus outbreak, Buckingham Palace has said.
Expectation has been growing about when the head of state would make a public statement about the unprecedented events that have seen the country go into lockdown to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "Her Majesty The Queen has recorded a special broadcast to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in relation to the coronavirus outbreak. The televised address will be broadcast at 8pm on Sunday.
"The address was recorded at Windsor Castle."
In the message the Queen is likely to praise the efforts of health workers and all those who have been helping in the fight against Covid-19 and offer reassurance to the nation during this unsettling period.
The Prince of Wales offered his own message of hope to the country earlier this week when he recorded a video after coming out of isolation following a positive test for Covid-19.
He said: "As a nation, we are faced by a profoundly challenging situation, which we are only too aware threatens the livelihoods, businesses and welfare of millions of our fellow citizens.
"None of us can say when this will end, but end it will. Until it does, let us all try and live with hope and, with faith in ourselves and each other, look forward to better times to come."
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