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'Thousands of jobs are at risk across the sector'

'Thousands of jobs are at risk across the sector'

15 December 2021

The people who run larger Kent venues where Covid vaccine passes or proof of a negative test will be needed give their reaction to the restrictions.

NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

15 December 2021

With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.

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'Why I joined Covid restrictions rebels'

'Why I joined Covid restrictions rebels'

15 December 2021

Five MPs in Kent joined last night's revolt on Covid restrictions – so far, just one has explained why.

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Calls to shut primary school after 45 pupils catch Covid

Calls to shut primary school after 45 pupils catch Covid

14 December 2021

A primary school is facing calls to shut for Christmas early after recording almost 50 confirmed Covid cases among children and staff.

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Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

14 December 2021

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 can now request NHS Covid travel passes for their offspring to enter countries including Spain.

Venues face bleak Christmas amid spiralling cancellations

Venues face bleak Christmas amid spiralling cancellations

14 December 2021

As people start cancelling Christmas parties over fears about the Omicron variant, venues across Kent are facing a difficult festive period.

Santa run scrapped amid Omicron fears

Santa run scrapped amid Omicron fears

14 December 2021

A popular festive fundraiser has been cancelled for the second time in two years over fears it could become a super-spreader event.

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Kent MPs poised to rebel over latest Covid restrictions

Kent MPs poised to rebel over latest Covid restrictions

14 December 2021

Kent MPs are planning to defy the Prime Minister over new Covid restrictions as they vote on the measures.

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Lateral flow test shortages persist despite change to testing rules

Lateral flow test shortages persist despite change to testing rules

14 December 2021

Problems with the supply of lateral flow tests are entering a second day despite new rules requiring close contacts of a case to now test daily.

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People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

People queuing for hours at booster walk-in clinic

13 December 2021

Hundreds of people have been queuing for hours for a Covid booster jab after the Prime Minister's Omicron emergency warning.

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NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

NHS website hit by problems amid Covid jabs rush

13 December 2021

People booking a Covid jab via the NHS website are facing error messages while those ordering home test kits are being asked to come back later.

Police to use enforcement as 'last resort' as we move to Plan B

Police to use enforcement as 'last resort' as we move to Plan B

13 December 2021

With new restrictions in place from today, Kent Police say violence or abuse towards venue and shop staff in the county will not be tolerated.

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The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

The Plan B rules you need to know about this week

13 December 2021

From home working to how to download a Covid Pass - here's everything you need to know about this week's new Plan B rules.

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Where Omicron is spreading in Kent - and booster uptake is lowest

Where Omicron is spreading in Kent - and booster uptake is lowest

12 December 2021

New figures reveal where Omicron is spreading fastest in Kent and Medway - and which district has the lowest Covid booster jab uptake.

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Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

10 December 2021

The number of patients with Covid in the county's hospitals is four times lower than in December 2020 despite there being twice as many cases.

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Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

Councillors unable to vote at county meet due to new restrictions

09 December 2021

Some elected members of Kent County Council will be barred from voting at an upcoming meeting due to efforts to curb the spread of Covid.

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Omicron case confirmed at primary school

Omicron case confirmed at primary school

09 December 2021

A mobile testing unit has been put in place at a primary school where a case of the new Omicron variant has been detected.

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'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

09 December 2021

A Kent head teacher says his school is experiencing 'unprecedented' staff sickness - and has urged parents to help slow the spread of Covid.

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'Businesses had only just got back on their feet'

'Businesses had only just got back on their feet'

09 December 2021

A business leader has called on the government to support businesses through this festive period following the latest changes to Covid rules.

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Move to 'Plan B' confirmed by PM

Move to 'Plan B' confirmed by PM

08 December 2021

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a Downing Street briefing.

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