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Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

Could the coronavirus lockdown lead to the next baby boom?

07 May 2020

Pharmacists across Kent have seen a rise in pregnancy test sales since the beginning of quarantine.

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Paul Hollywood thanks Kent's NHS teams

Paul Hollywood thanks Kent's NHS teams

07 May 2020

Celebrity baker and county resident Paul Hollywood has recorded a message of support for workers at a health trust.

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The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

07 May 2020

Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

06 May 2020

A team dedicated to keeping the streets litter-free have noticed a rise in the number of discarded gloves and masks since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Hospital shut after knife threat

Hospital shut after knife threat

06 May 2020

A hospital in Kent had to shut after threats involving a knife were made.

Watch: Game of Thrones star's message to NHS trust

Watch: Game of Thrones star's message to NHS trust

06 May 2020

An NHS health trust has received a special message of thanks from actor and singer Jerome Flynn.

Photo of crowd sparks social distancing review

Photo of crowd sparks social distancing review

06 May 2020

A utility company says it has 'learnt lessons' after photos of people crowding to collect bottled water sparked concerns over social distancing.

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'There is no lockdown here'

'There is no lockdown here'

06 May 2020

Residents of a Covid-19 fatality hotspot say people ignoring lockdown could be to blame.

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Care worker dies from coronavirus

Care worker dies from coronavirus

05 May 2020

Bikers are expected to create an escort for the funeral for a 'kind, funny and caring' gran, who worked at a care home for autistic adults.

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More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

04 May 2020

A care helpline has launched a new feature, scoring nursing homes on how open they are about what they offer residents.

Covid-19 victim died in care home

Covid-19 victim died in care home

04 May 2020

The family of a 77-year-old woman has paid tribute to the "easy-going and hard-working" former hairdresser after she died.

'Carers have always flown under the radar. Staff are scared for their families but we still come to work every day'

'Carers have always flown under the radar. Staff are scared for their families but we still come to work every day'

04 May 2020

We are only just now grasping the impact of coronavirus in care homes. This is the story of one Kent home.

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Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

04 May 2020

A business owner is determined to help others suffering from mental health issues following the death of her stepfather, who set himself on fire.

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MP wants to see your children's drawings

MP wants to see your children's drawings

04 May 2020

An MP is awarding certificates to children who create colourful messages of support for NHS workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

02 May 2020

Amazon has said it is "supporting" a member of staff from one of its Kent warehouses who has contracted Covid-19.

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How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

02 May 2020

Doctors surgeries are ensuring children's vaccinations are safe to continue during the coronavirus lockdown as parents urged to attend appointments.

Parents must bring children for jabs to stop 'killer diseases'

Parents must bring children for jabs to stop 'killer diseases'

02 May 2020

Doctors are appealing to families in Kent to still bring children for routine vaccinations to help prevent any resurgence in other deadly diseases.

Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

Man, 74, with 'odd stacked against him' wins Covid battle

01 May 2020

The family of a man with pre-existing health conditions say he is on the mend after catching Covid-19 and ending up in hospital.

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Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

01 May 2020

The air ambulance was called out after a person was found collapsed and in a serious condition.

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A round of applause for community spirit

A round of applause for community spirit

01 May 2020

A care home has come up with its own way of thanking the community supporting its staff and residents through the coronavirus.

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