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Coronavirus in Hertfordshire recap: 'Critical' that people obey social distancing measures this weekend

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  • NHS England's national medical director Stephen Powis said it is "critical" that people obey social distancing measures this weekend to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
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  • Speaking to the BBC, he urged people to obey the lockdown instructions.
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  • Hertfordshire Constabulary has also urged people to listen to Government guidance and stay home this weekend.
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  • Meanwhile Boris Johnson’s father has said his son "almost took one for the team" and will need a period of rest as he begins to recover from Covid-19.
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  • Speaking to the BBC, Stanley Johnson said the whole family is "amazingly grateful" for the efforts of the NHS and for the huge outpouring of support for his son.
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  • As of yesterday, 1090 people in Hertfordshire have tested positive for Covid-19.
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  • NHS England confirmed in its latest update yesterday that 18 further deaths have been reported by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
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  • It means the number of Covid-19 deaths at the trust has risen to 62.
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  • The deaths occurred between April 1 and April 8.
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  • NHS England also announced a further 765 deaths, taking the toll in England to 7,248.
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