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Kent virus cases hit 11 as PM warns of 'many more deaths'

Kent virus cases hit 11 as PM warns of 'many more deaths'

The number of coronavirus cases in Kent has risen to 11 - as Boris Johnson warns of "many more deaths".

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Virus sees Joe Pasquale trend on Twitter

Virus sees Joe Pasquale trend on Twitter

Kent comic Joe Pasquale's role in BBC's Doctors provided an unusual social media antidote to coronavirus.

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GP appointments could be axed amid virus fears

GP appointments could be axed amid virus fears

Doctors’ surgeries are planning to scrap routine appointments and check-ups should the coronavirus outbreak escalate as predicted.

Music venue confiscates hand sanitiser

Music venue confiscates hand sanitiser

Security teams who seized hand gels from music fans ahead of a gig now admit it was a mistake.

Charities' fears over virus outbreak

Charities' fears over virus outbreak

Charities across Kent have started planning for fundraisers to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Volunteers needed if coronavirus worsens

Volunteers needed if coronavirus worsens

A care company is looking for willing members of the community to help care for vulnerable people if the coronavirus affects staff numbers.

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School reassures parents as teacher self-isolates

School reassures parents as teacher self-isolates

A school has thanked parents for their understanding after a teacher began a period of self-isolation following a change in government guidance.

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School to hold 'Google classrooms' if forced to close

School to hold 'Google classrooms' if forced to close

A school insists it is "prepared for the worst" after revealing plans to hold online lessons if it is forced to close as a result of the coronavirus.

LIVE: Coronavirus updates as UK moves to 'delay' spread

LIVE: Coronavirus updates as UK moves to 'delay' spread

We bring you the latest news as schools, businesses and event organisers prepare for the effects of coronavirus on the county.

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School chiefs step up virus plans

School chiefs step up virus plans

Kent education chiefs say they are "ramping up" contingency plans as the coronavirus pandemic threatens schools and exams.

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School closures and home working loom amid coronavirus crisis

School closures and home working loom amid coronavirus crisis

The Government is to step up its response to the coronavirus crisis, paving the way for home working, school closures and the cancellation of events.

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'Coronavirus has cost us £250k'

'Coronavirus has cost us £250k'

A Kent medical company says the coronavirus pandemic has cost them £250,000 due to relying on China for products.

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This is what Kent transport companies are doing to prevent coronavirus

This is what Kent transport companies are doing to prevent coronavirus

With coronavirus on the rise, here's what public transport companies are doing to prevent the spread.

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Kent DIY SOS dads outraged by coronavirus profiteering

Kent DIY SOS dads outraged by coronavirus profiteering

The parents of four children facing physical and mental challenges have taken to Twitter to highlight firms profiteering from the coronavirus scare.

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Outlet ends coronavirus rumours

Outlet ends coronavirus rumours

A shopping centre has denied claims a coronavirus patient visited one of their units.

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Bromley

Second coronavirus case confirmed in Bromley

Another person has tested positive for the virus.

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School re-opens after deep clean

School re-opens after deep clean

A school, which closed after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus, has re-opened to some pupils.

Grandmother trapped on coronavirus cruise ship flown home

Grandmother trapped on coronavirus cruise ship flown home

A grandmother-of-three is finally flying home after being trapped aboard a coronavirus-hit cruise.

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