A young child has died of meningitis.
The tragedy happened after the child - thought to be under two years old - was taken to Colchester General Hospital.
North Essex Health Authority (NEEHA) confirmed on Friday a child had died from the brain disease.
The youngster was treated for the symptoms of meningitis, which include a dark red pin-prick rash, after being admitted to hospital on Wednesday.
By Louise Fuller
Reporter's e-mail: louise_fuller@thisisessex.co.uk
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