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Blog: 100,000 tests a day pledge

Blog: 100,000 tests a day pledge

The government has set a target of 100,000 coronavirus tests every day as it's revealed 2,921 people have died from the infection.

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Hobbyist 3D-printing protective face shields for key workers

Hobbyist 3D-printing protective face shields for key workers

A man isolated at home is using 3D printing technology to help protect essential workers.

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How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

Farms of all sizes are adapting to a new way of life to help keep them in business and families fed.

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Life as an addict during lockdown

Life as an addict during lockdown

A recovering alcoholic have spoken about adapting to the lockdown while one charity is adapting to the unique challenge it poses.

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Nurses face 'impossible decisions' amid PPE 'crisis'

Nurses face 'impossible decisions' amid PPE 'crisis'

Nurses are facing 'impossible decisions' amid a protective equipment 'crisis', while others are being threatened with no pay and disciplinary action.

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Could Covid-19 end traditional teaching as we know it?

Could Covid-19 end traditional teaching as we know it?

Experts have spoken out on the ways the coronavirus outbreak could dramatically alter the way we teach children in years to come.

Small businesses face closure over 'cash flow' problem

Small businesses face closure over 'cash flow' problem

Businesses say they could be forced to shut despite government pledges of financial support.

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Boy with additional needs turned away from school

Boy with additional needs turned away from school

A boy with suspected autism has been told he must be home schooled, in line with government guidelines, even though his mum is a key worker.

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Sewing scrubs for the NHS

Sewing scrubs for the NHS

A newly-established group is encouraging people to sew uniforms for medical staff.

24-hour coronavirus helpline launches

24-hour coronavirus helpline launches

A new service has been set up by Kent County Council to help vulnerable people in the county access urgent help and supplies.

Police told to 'engage' with public over lockdown rules

Police told to 'engage' with public over lockdown rules

Officers have been told to engage with the public by explaining new government social distancing laws before asking them to go home.

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Charity helping elderly 'could close in months'

Charity helping elderly 'could close in months'

A charity which cares for the elderly says it may be forced to shut down unless it raises £500,000 to support people during the coronavirus crisis.

Is swimming in the sea allowed during lockdown?

Is swimming in the sea allowed during lockdown?

Swim England has consulted with Public Health England about whether swimming in the sea is allowed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rubbish collections at risk because of lockdown

Rubbish collections at risk because of lockdown

As the country stays at home, bin lorries are being blocked by parked cars, a council has warned.

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Gurkhas help build new hospital

Gurkhas help build new hospital

Soldiers based in the county have been hard at work constructing NHS Nightingale which will care for coronavirus patients in London.

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Thousands raised for NHS frontline workers

Thousands raised for NHS frontline workers

Grateful members of the public have donated thousands to help support staff at key Kent hospitals working on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Illustrator's free quirky colouring in sheets for kids in isolation

Illustrator's free quirky colouring in sheets for kids in isolation

An illustrator has put pen to paper to help families pass the time during lockdown.

Retired police urged to return

Retired police urged to return

Officers and staff who have left the police force are being asked to consider returning to assist in the efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

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