Charities across Kent have started planning for fundraisers to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A care company is looking for willing members of the community to help care for vulnerable people if the coronavirus affects staff numbers.

A school has thanked parents for their understanding after a teacher began a period of self-isolation following a change in government guidance.

A school insists it is "prepared for the worst" after revealing plans to hold online lessons if it is forced to close as a result of the coronavirus.

We bring you the latest news as schools, businesses and event organisers prepare for the effects of coronavirus on the county.

Kent education chiefs say they are "ramping up" contingency plans as the coronavirus pandemic threatens schools and exams.

The Government is to step up its response to the coronavirus crisis, paving the way for home working, school closures and the cancellation of events.

A Kent medical company says the coronavirus pandemic has cost them £250,000 due to relying on China for products.

With coronavirus on the rise, here's what public transport companies are doing to prevent the spread.

The parents of four children facing physical and mental challenges have taken to Twitter to highlight firms profiteering from the coronavirus scare.

A shopping centre has denied claims a coronavirus patient visited one of their units.

Another person has tested positive for the virus.

A school, which closed after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus, has re-opened to some pupils.

A grandmother-of-three is finally flying home after being trapped aboard a coronavirus-hit cruise.

The NHS is getting 'whatever it needs' from the government, the Chancellor has announced in the budget.

Gillingham are planning for business as usual this weekend when they take on Fleetwood Town.

Year 7 and 8 pupils at a coronavirus-hit school will remain closed for longer than expected.

A member of staff at a secondary school has self-isolated after potential exposure to coronavirus.

A mum says her family is "going a bit crazy" stuck at home as they wait to find out if they have coronavirus.

People have been turned away from a doctor's surgery after a patient arrived displaying possible symptoms of coronavirus.