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Covid-19 sees council shut office

Covid-19 sees council shut office

A town council has been forced to shut its offices after at least one coronavirus case.

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Circus shows to start after Covid closure U-turn

Circus shows to start after Covid closure U-turn

Bosses of a circus that was shut down 10 minutes before its first performance have been told their shows can now go ahead after a dramatic U-turn.

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Halfords store shuts after Covid case

Halfords store shuts after Covid case

A Halfords has been forced to shut after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Circus to take legal action over Covid closure

Circus to take legal action over Covid closure

Bosses of a circus that was shut down 10 minutes before its first performance are waiting for a final decision on the fate of their performances.

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Covid street wardens to patrol town centres

Covid street wardens to patrol town centres

Wardens have been introduced to high streets in an effort to monitor social distancing, encourage shoppers to wear masks, and to deal with conflicts.

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Council urges people to 'do their bit' to keep families safe

Council urges people to 'do their bit' to keep families safe

A council is urging people to do their bit to keep people safe as it is revealed which Kent borough has the highest rate of Covid-19 infections.

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Much-loved community centre closes for good

Much-loved community centre closes for good

The trustees of a popular community centre have announced with 'great regret' that the centre will not reopen amid the coronavirus crisis.

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GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

GP defends surgery as complaints over Covid changes surge

A doctor at an under-fire surgery has defended the practice in the face of a barrage of complaints over changes forced by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

Confirmed coronavirus case at secondary school

Pupils at a secondary school have been sent home after a confirmed case of Covid-19.

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Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

Health boss warns Covid could stop Christmas

Kent's health chief has warned people their actions in the next few weeks will determine what happens to family's at Christmas.

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County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

County's call handlers to 'bolster' Covid tracing system

A £6.3 million grant is to be used to set up a test and trace system in Kent to "bolster" a national scheme that's come in for widespread criticism.

Mobile barman gives away part of lockdown profits

Mobile barman gives away part of lockdown profits

A businessman whose prosecco bar made innovative use of a closed down paddling pool during lockdown has given away part of his profits.

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Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Sewage to be checked for Covid-19

Wastewater in parts of Kent is being checked for traces of Covid-19 to help indicate any signs of a possible spike in cases.

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Covid outbreak at prison

Covid outbreak at prison

There are more than 30 cases of coronavirus at prison, which has affected both staff and prisoners.

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Care homes set to become Covid 'hot homes'

Care homes set to become Covid 'hot homes'

At least seven care homes in Kent could be used to accommodate patients being discharged from hospital who test positive for coronavirus this winter.

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Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

Special needs school confirms second Covid-19 case

A group of primary school age pupils and a staff member have been told to self isolate following confirmation of a positive Coronavirus case.

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'All in all, it's been horrible...'

'All in all, it's been horrible...'

A boss at a care home which lost 10 residents to Covid-19 has told of the difficulties staff have faced and how they're prepared for the months ahead.

New plasma donation centre announced

New plasma donation centre announced

Kent's former Covid-positive residents are being called on to donate blood plasma.

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