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Firms face more Covid-19 spot checks

Firms face more Covid-19 spot checks

A council says inspectors will spot check more businesses to make sure they are operating safely during the pandemic.

'It was like Covid didn't exist'

'It was like Covid didn't exist'

A worried eyewitness who filmed people pouring out of a hospital after a fire alarm went off says he was "disgusted" by the lack of social distancing.

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Pub bosses react to tier 2 restrictions

Pub bosses react to tier 2 restrictions

Publicans either side of the Kent and London border have responded to today's introduction of tighter restrictions in the capital.

Year group sent home after positive virus cases

Year group sent home after positive virus cases

Multiple cases of coronavirus have been recorded among primary school pupils and staff forcing an entire year group to be sent home to isolate.

What do new London rules mean for me?

What do new London rules mean for me?

With restrictions on daily life set to be cranked up in the capital we take a look at what it means for you.

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Hospital patients test positive for Covid-19

Hospital patients test positive for Covid-19

Visiting has been suspended to a specialist ward at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak.

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Pupils learning remotely due to "some positive cases"

Pupils learning remotely due to "some positive cases"

A secondary school has confirmed pupils are learning remotely due to "some positive cases" of Covid-19.

College extends half-term 'to lessen Covid risk'

College extends half-term 'to lessen Covid risk'

A college has extended its half-term break to two weeks - as the government faces continued pressure to impose a 'circuit-breaker' lockdown.

Five confirmed Covid-19 cases at secondary school

Five confirmed Covid-19 cases at secondary school

The executive head teacher at a secondary school says it has now had five confirmed cases of coronavirus.

'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

As London moves to a Tier 2 lockdown the head of the Kent council closest to the capital has advised residents to adopt recommendations.

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Confirmed Covid-19 case at school

Confirmed Covid-19 case at school

Pupils have been forced to isolate after a member of staff in their class tested positive for coronavirus.

London to face tighter lockdown

London to face tighter lockdown

The capital will be moved into 'Tier 2' of the coronavirus lockdown system at midnight tomorrow.

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Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

Theatre lays off all staff after recovery bid rejection

Every single staff member will be made redundant at a struggling theatre after its recovery fund bid to the government was rejected.

90 pupils and four teachers self-isolating

90 pupils and four teachers self-isolating

An entire primary school year group has been sent home until next month after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

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Two year groups have covid cases at school

Two year groups have covid cases at school

A school has confirmed that two year groups have ongoing Covid-19 cases.

Infection rate dips but weekly virus cases up 14%

Infection rate dips but weekly virus cases up 14%

The county's infection rate fell over the last few days and fewer Covid-19 patients are in hospital than in the previous month.

Kent gets a pat on the back but coronavirus cases are rising

Kent gets a pat on the back but coronavirus cases are rising

Kent's health boss has praised residents for sticking to the Covid-19 rules but warns things could get worse.

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Spend £5 to help save 'several' small businesses, says trades group

Spend £5 to help save 'several' small businesses, says trades group

A trades group promoting a new £5 shopping scheme has warned of the closure of "several" businesses if people continue to neglect the High Street.

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