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Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

16 March 2020

From online lectures to live streaming choir sessions, technology is playing a big part in keeping people connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

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School fully reopen after coronavirus clean

School fully reopen after coronavirus clean

16 March 2020

Both sites of a secondary school have reopened after undergoing a deep clean when a Year 8 pupil was confirmed to have contracted the disease.

Volunteers to deliver items to elderly in isolation

Volunteers to deliver items to elderly in isolation

16 March 2020

Around 150 good samaritans are planning to deliver food and other products to older residents who are being advised to avoid social interactions.

Kent couple trapped on coronavirus cruise ship

Kent couple trapped on coronavirus cruise ship

16 March 2020

A husband and wife are stranded on a luxury cruise liner in the Caribbean. It has five cases of coronavirus on board and has been banned from docking.

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‘Music helped me battle through the dark times’

‘Music helped me battle through the dark times’

16 March 2020

A man who suffered depression and anxiety after losing his dad to cancer has released an album dedicated to mental health awareness.

'Coronavirus will cause us to confront shocking inequalities'

'Coronavirus will cause us to confront shocking inequalities'

15 March 2020

A Kent MP says the lowest-paid workers will be forced to make a choice between their health and financial hardship.

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Supermarket shut after man collapses

Supermarket shut after man collapses

14 March 2020

A man has been taken to hospital after collapsing in a supermarket.

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Doctors' surgery screens patients at door

Doctors' surgery screens patients at door

14 March 2020

A surgery is battling coronavirus by screening patients at the door and offering video-link appointments.

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Shoppers queue early over virus fears

Shoppers queue early over virus fears

14 March 2020

Long queues have been spotted at a supermarket following country-wide panic buying in the wake of a sharp increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases.

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Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

Hand gel manufacturer receives abuse for hike in prices

13 March 2020

A business is offering free sanitiser to those in need, insisting it is not trying to profit from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Organisers of The Open are 'monitoring the situation'

Organisers of The Open are 'monitoring the situation'

13 March 2020

Organisers of a major golf championship - set to be staged in Kent this summer - say they are monitoring the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Local league matches cancelled amid virus fears

Local league matches cancelled amid virus fears

13 March 2020

Two weekend league football matches have been postponed after a player showed symptoms of coronavirus.

Students spooked by men in white suits

Students spooked by men in white suits

13 March 2020

Fears of coronavirus on campus were sparked by a video circulating on Snapchat.

Barber slams hoax Facebook page

Barber slams hoax Facebook page

13 March 2020

A businessmen is appealing for help after a false social media post claimed one of his staff members had coronavirus.

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Mum goes above and beyond to tackle impact of virus

Mum goes above and beyond to tackle impact of virus

13 March 2020

A care worker has urged people to follow in her footsteps to provide extra support for the elderly during the coronavirus outbreak.

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All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

All cruises suspended amid coronavirus outbreak

13 March 2020

Over 50s travel firm Saga announced it has temporarily suspended all cruise operations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Surgery closes in coronavirus alert

Surgery closes in coronavirus alert

12 March 2020

A village surgery has closed after announcing a member of its clinical team may have coronavirus.

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Is it safe to go to the pub during outbreak?

Is it safe to go to the pub during outbreak?

12 March 2020

With businesses preparing to send workers home as coronavirus continues to spread - we ask, is it safe to go for a pint?

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Saga employee tests positive for virus

Saga employee tests positive for virus

12 March 2020

An employee at one of Kent's largest companies has tested positive for coronavirus.

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Travel agents respond to virus fears

Travel agents respond to virus fears

12 March 2020

Holiday experts have given advice and told how the coronavirus has affected their businesses.

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