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Struggling to keep up with lockdown rules?

Struggling to keep up with lockdown rules?

With many people finding it hard to keep up with the shifting lockdown rules, here's a handy update on the current guidelines.

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NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

NHS call centre closes after confirmed Covid-19 case

An NHS 111 call centre had to close for a deep clean after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

Crucial 'R' infection rate revealed

The crucial 'R number' infection rate for Kent has been revealed.

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Which face mask is best for you?

Which face mask is best for you?

Following the government's announcement that face masks will be mandatory in shops - here are the options people can choose from.

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Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

Granite memorials planned for coronavirus victims

Monuments are to be installed at two Kent crematoria to honour those lost to Covid-19 and pay tribute to NHS and care workers.

Covid care packages will help volunteers identify those struggling

Covid care packages will help volunteers identify those struggling

Hundreds of care packages will be delivered to vulnerable people thanks to cash from the National Lottery Community Fund.

'All it takes is someone to cough in a small space'

'All it takes is someone to cough in a small space'

With the Prime Minister suggesting masks will be made mandatory, here is how many people are using them already and what shoppers think of the plans.

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Chinese restaurant shuts as reopening 'not worth risk'

Chinese restaurant shuts as reopening 'not worth risk'

A restaurant which opened 49 years ago has closed for good after the owners said the pandemic placed 'mental and financial' strains on the business.

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Author's gesture after letter from boy unable to see disabled brother

Author's gesture after letter from boy unable to see disabled brother

A youngster who has been unable to see his disabled brother during lockdown has inspired an author to raise money for the care home where he lives.

'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

A mum is still battling the long-term effects of coronavirus, five months after she developed symptoms.

How courts are running with social distancing

How courts are running with social distancing

This is how Kent's criminal courts are operating with Covid-19 restrictions in place.

Pub responds to social distancing concerns

Pub responds to social distancing concerns

A pub has responded to concerns raised about social distancing among revellers after queues of people were seen outside.

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Drive-in festival series cancelled

Drive-in festival series cancelled

A drive-in festival series that was due to kick off in Kent later this month has been cancelled.

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'We must do better to protect our children'

'We must do better to protect our children'

The number of babies who are being vaccinated against deadly diseases has dropped between January and March which may be down to parents' anxieties.

School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

A secondary school has cleared out its food cupboards ahead of the summer holidays to help families in need.

This is what you can do as latest lockdown rules ease

This is what you can do as latest lockdown rules ease

Another relaxation of lockdown measures has been announced - but what exactly will you be able to do from July 11.

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Fears over September restart for pupils

Fears over September restart for pupils

Fears have been expressed by education bosses over a potential surge in the number of "disaffected" pupils not returning to school in September.

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Experiment shows just how effective face masks are

Experiment shows just how effective face masks are

With many scientists urging people to wear facemasks, our KMTV reporter has taken on her own experiment and the results are remarkable.

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