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Coronavirus statistical update: male deaths are much higher, as are those of over 70s

As the coronavirus works its way towards peak effect, HOT is providing a regular update of the statistics for our region and the country provided by the public health authorities and other official sources. Further information on deaths was made available by the Office of National Statistics today, indicating a significant gender difference and a greater prevalence among people of 70 or over. Text by Russell Hall and Nick Terdre, charts by Russell Hall.

Posted 23:45 Thursday, Apr 16, 2020 In: Covid-19 Tags: covid-19-archive Nick Terdre Public Health England Russell Hall statistics

Coronavirus statistical update: a better estimate of deaths made available by ONS

As the coronavirus works its way towards peak effect, HOT is providing a regular (no longer daily) update of the statistics for our region and the country provided by the public health authorities and other official sources. Fuller information on deaths has been made available by the Office of National Statistics, including a figure for those occurring in care homes. Text and charts by Russell Hall.

Posted 23:03 Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020 In: Covid-19 Tags: coronavirus covid-19-archive Russell Hall

Charles Eisenstein: a post Covid vision

HOT’s Zelly Restorick recently bumped into a friend and her little daughter when at the local farm shop for supplies – and was told about Charles Eisenstein’s insightful and thoughtful vision for a post Covid world. Eisenstein is the author of books such as Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible.

Posted 19:02 In: Covid-19 Tags: Charles Eisenstein

Draw online with Rachel Glittenberg

St Leonards-based artist Rachel Glittenberg is one of several creators who have taken to running art classes online during the Covid-19 lockdown. Erica Smith caught up with Rachel to see how she has adapted from teaching painting classes at her studio to teaching an online drawing class every Monday morning.

Posted 18:01 In: Covid-19 Tags: Erica Smith Rachel Glittenberg

6 Ways to Soften Anxiety

HOT’s Zelly Restorick asked Spike Warwick – local evidence-based mind body practitioner specialising in pain, stress, trauma and anxiety relief – to write a few words about self-care in these challenging times. We are – as so often in the past – being fed a hugely overwhelming diet of fear. We – and puzzlingly, also the fear-propagators – are fully aware of the depleting effects on our physical and mental health of fear, stress, anxiety and depression. Here are some words of wisdom from Spike to help us counteract this bombardment.

Posted 16:12 In: Health Matters Tags: Spike Warwick

Huge community response helps people in lockdown

Huge numbers of selfless residents have stepped up to help isolated people cope with the Coronavirus pandemic. HEART, the organisation coordinating the volunteer response, reports.

Posted 21:18 Tuesday, Apr 14, 2020 In: Covid-19 Tags: heart

Delivery of food during Covid-19

Since we posted our first local Food delivery of prepared food and groceries Lauris Morgan-Griffiths has been made aware of more local businesses helping locals during these challenging times. It’s good to back local businesses who are supporting us in Hastings while we experience self isolation and social distance.

Posted 14:28 In: Covid-19 Tags: Half Man Half Burger Homeground Kitchen La Bella Vista Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Mama Putts African-Caribbean Restaurant Queens Deli Stoneylynk Organics

Coronavirus daily statistical update: low numbers for new cases and deaths in South East

As the coronavirus works its way towards peak effect, HOT is providing a daily update of the statistics for our region provided by the public health authorities. The numbers of new confirmed cases and deaths is low. An interactive chart and map are now included in the update. Text and charts by Russell Hall.

Posted 21:23 Monday, Apr 13, 2020 In: Covid-19 Tags: coronavirus covid-19-archive Russell Hall statistics