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Huge queues for early supermarket openings

Huge queues for early supermarket openings

19 March 2020

Hundreds of people aged 70 or over have been queuing outside supermarkets this morning - with one man getting the last pack of loo roll at 7.10am.

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Police swarm street after 'medical incident'

Police swarm street after 'medical incident'

18 March 2020

Half a dozen police cars and an ambulance were scrambled at an address after a 'medical incident'.

'The world's gone mad - there's enough for everyone'

'The world's gone mad - there's enough for everyone'

18 March 2020

We spoke to some of the pensioners being given exclusive shopping sessions because of 'selfish' panic buying.

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College closes due to virus warnings

College closes due to virus warnings

18 March 2020

Two campuses which have around 2,000 students will close until after half-term following the coronavrius outbreak.

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Hospital bans 'non-essential' visitors

Hospital bans 'non-essential' visitors

18 March 2020

A hospital has suspended visits from certain people amid the outbreak of COVID-19.

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'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

18 March 2020

A couple both over 70 with underlying health conditions have told how their fear of catching coronavirus led them to start self-isolating weeks ago.

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Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

18 March 2020

One of Kent's biggest shopping attractions will keep its doors open despite reports some of the shops inside are closing following government advice.

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BLOG: Surge in virus cases

BLOG: Surge in virus cases

18 March 2020

The government has announced drastic measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the death toll surpassed 100.

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Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

17 March 2020

A school has asked staff and pupils to go home following a possible case of coronavirus.

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Operations cancelled to free up beds

Operations cancelled to free up beds

17 March 2020

Non-urgent operations at NHS hospitals are to be cancelled in an effort to free resources for the battle against coronavirus.

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Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

17 March 2020

Two wild animal parks will remain open, despite a string of other tourist attractions closing due to fears over the coronavirus.

Archbishop suspends church services amid virus outbreak

Archbishop suspends church services amid virus outbreak

17 March 2020

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has called for all public worship to be suspended in a "defining moment for the Church of England".

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'We'll keep playing until total lockdown'

'We'll keep playing until total lockdown'

17 March 2020

Organisers of one grassroots football league are determined to keep playing - despite being advised to cancel all matches over coronavirus concerns.

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Homeless prepare to live in woods in bid to self-isolate

Homeless prepare to live in woods in bid to self-isolate

17 March 2020

Rough sleepers are preparing to move into the woods as "no advice" has been given to help homeless people self-isolate during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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'We can and want to build ventilators'

'We can and want to build ventilators'

17 March 2020

A Kent medi-tech company says it can build ventilators straight away.

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St George's Day celebration cancelled

St George's Day celebration cancelled

17 March 2020

An annual event remembering the patron saint of England has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears.

Disabled children charity postpones fundraisers

Disabled children charity postpones fundraisers

17 March 2020

An organisation which cares for disabled children and their families has had to delay events due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

16 March 2020

Bosses have announced hospital visits are being restricted in the fight against the coronavirus.

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'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

16 March 2020

A couple is offering to pick up shopping and prescriptions for the elderly or disabled.

Warning 'draconian measures' could lead to hundreds dying alone

Warning 'draconian measures' could lead to hundreds dying alone

16 March 2020

Pensioners could be left to die alone under the government's plans to fight coronavirus as people are urged to help check in on the elderly.

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