The importance of hygiene Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.

The government has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

We have received a number of enquiries regarding the closure of educational establishments in the UK due to the growing number of Coronavirus cases across Europe. We can confirm the College is open as normal and in regular contact with Public Health England should there be any further advice.

Harlow College Student Ambassadors brought some festive cheer to hard working staff at Harlow Ambulance Station by donating Christmas hampers as a ‘thank you’ for the selfless work the crew do all year round.

Yesterday, the Coronavirus Action Plan was launched. This document sets out what the UK as a whole has done to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and what it plans to do next.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus.

BBC Look East editor Nikki O’Donnell visited Harlow College recently to speak to Journalism Diploma students about opportunities for young people within the industry. 

Some highlights from the recent hustings held at Harlow College: