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Football handshake ban in bid to stop virus

Football handshake ban in bid to stop virus

Football officials in the county's youth league has suspended handshakes before matches this weekend, in an effort to stop coronavirus spreading.

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County Lines suspect's Coronavirus precautions

County Lines suspect's Coronavirus precautions

Here's what a judge had to say to alleged drug dealer who had taken extreme precautions against coronavirus.

Holiday giant feels the pinch as coronavirus hits

Holiday giant feels the pinch as coronavirus hits

Over-50s specialist Saga says it has been hit by a spate of cancellations as the outbreak of Covid-19 becomes more widespread.

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Shelves bare amid coronavirus fears

Shelves bare amid coronavirus fears

Shoppers have been unable to buy essentials after customers flocked to shops and cleared shelves as the government says there's 'no need' to stock up.

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Mum outraged by £50 hand sanitiser

Mum outraged by £50 hand sanitiser

A mum has blasted online retailer Amazon for "making money out of misery" by stocking hand sanitizer for £50.

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How to protect your workplace from coronavirus

How to protect your workplace from coronavirus

Specialist firm provides top tips for keeping your workplace as hygenic as possible in the light of the recent coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus worker had visited Rome

Coronavirus worker had visited Rome

An NHS worker who contracted COVID-19 had not been in a high risk area it has emerged.

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Children's unit shuts after coronavirus scare

Children's unit shuts after coronavirus scare

Part of a hospital has closed for a deep clean after someone presenting with Covid-19 is thought to have visited.

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Mum's self-isolation 'distress' after coronavirus scare

Mum's self-isolation 'distress' after coronavirus scare

A mum has spoken out after she self-isolated over fears she possibly has coronavirus.

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Hand sanitiser sales rationed to two per customer

Hand sanitiser sales rationed to two per customer

A limit on the number of hand sanitiser products available per customer has been introduced following the escalation of the coronavirus outbreak.

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School alerts parents after coronavirus case confirmed

School alerts parents after coronavirus case confirmed

A principal has written to parents after a family member "associated with our school community" was diagnosed with coronavirus.

PM announces virus masterplan

PM announces virus masterplan

The government has announced its strategy to tackle coronavirus as medics seek to track down anyone who had contact with Kent's first case.

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Shelves cleared of hand gel

Shelves cleared of hand gel

Shoppers have been panic buying hand sanitiser as the first case of Coronavirus is confirmed in Kent.

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Theatre show cancelled over links to coronavirus case

Theatre show cancelled over links to coronavirus case

A Kent theatre has cancelled a show tonight after a 'close contact' of cast members was confirmed to have coronavirus.

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Pupils isolated after confirmed case of deadly virus

Pupils isolated after confirmed case of deadly virus

A number of pupils at a Kent school are in isolation after it was confirmed a family member is fighting coronavirus.

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First coronavirus case in Kent

First coronavirus case in Kent

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed at a business park that is home to around 40 companies.

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Coronavirus crisis meeting held

Coronavirus crisis meeting held

As coronavirus spreads across the UK the government has held a crisis meeting to discuss its approach to the epidemic.

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Teens shout 'coronavirus' and fake sneeze at Chinese student

Teens shout 'coronavirus' and fake sneeze at Chinese student

A Chinese student visiting a seaside town says he was subjected to abuse from a gang of girls who he claims shouted 'coronavirus' at him.

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