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Kent variant to 'sweep the world'

Kent variant to 'sweep the world'

11 February 2021

A leading scientist says the variant of Covid-19 that originated in the county could be the dominant strain across the world.

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Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

11 February 2021

Falling Covid cases have sparked calls for more restrictions to be lifted after schools reopen - including getting punters back in pubs by Easter.

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Group of free-runners fined for Covid breaches

Group of free-runners fined for Covid breaches

10 February 2021

A group of free-runners from Brighton were among more than 200 people fined for breaking lockdown restrictions since last Friday.

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Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

Cinema converted into Covid vaccination centre

10 February 2021

An Odeon cinema has swapped popcorn and movies for coronavirus vaccine and needles as it becomes a Covid injection centre.

Jump to it!

Jump to it!

10 February 2021

A theatre academy is offering to conduct free online PE sessions for schools.

Going viral: Kent counts the cost of 'strain fame'

Going viral: Kent counts the cost of 'strain fame'

10 February 2021

It's become the dominant strain of the virus in the UK and spreading around the world - taking our county's proud name with it.

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Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

Cases rise in areas where door to door tests delivered

09 February 2021

Coronavirus cases in an area of Kent where door step testing was carried out have increased by 244%.

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County's third mass vaccination centre opens

County's third mass vaccination centre opens

09 February 2021

Grandparents looking forward to hugging their grandchildren again were some of the first visitors to a mass vaccination centre which opened today.

Where are Kent's most and least infected neighbourhoods?

Where are Kent's most and least infected neighbourhoods?

09 February 2021

As Covid cases begin to return to pre-lockdown 2 levels, we look into which neighbourhoods have the highest and lowest infection rates in the county.

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'Battling Kent strain still government's top priority'

'Battling Kent strain still government's top priority'

09 February 2021

Battling the Kent variant of coronavirus remains the government's biggest concern, a minister has revealed.

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Covidiots meet up in vehicles to listen to music in car park

Covidiots meet up in vehicles to listen to music in car park

09 February 2021

Lockdown fines have been dished out after people in vehicles gathered in a car park to listen to music.

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Large-scale Covid vaccine centre set to open after delay

Large-scale Covid vaccine centre set to open after delay

09 February 2021

A coronavirus vaccination centre able to administer thousands of jabs each week is set to open today, after its unveiling was delayed by the snow.

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

'Our loved ones deserve more than this'

09 February 2021

The family of a grandfather who died after catching Covid have described refusal to dress his body over infection fears 'careless' and 'undignified.'

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Mass vaccine centre opening delayed due to snow

Mass vaccine centre opening delayed due to snow

08 February 2021

The opening of Kent's third large scale vaccination centre was delayed today due to bad weather.

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People aged 70+ urged to contact NHS for vaccine

People aged 70+ urged to contact NHS for vaccine

08 February 2021

People aged over 70 are now being told to contact the NHS if they've yet to receive their Covid-19 vaccine.

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McDonald's to trial walk-in takeaways

McDonald's to trial walk-in takeaways

08 February 2021

A fast food restaurant will be reopening walk-in takeaways with new reviewed safety measures and procedures.

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Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

08 February 2021

A popular postman has been honoured in the village he served for 20 years.

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In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm

08 February 2021

From factory workers to taxi drivers, we find out what it's like to be a key worker during the Covid-19 pandemic.

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

06 February 2021

A sound engineer who died just weeks after his younger sister lost her life to Covid-19 has been remembered as a "legendary gentleman".

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Vaccine hubs 'aim to run as planned' despite snow

Vaccine hubs 'aim to run as planned' despite snow

05 February 2021

Health bosses say Covid jabs will go ahead as planned unless there is 'disruption' and advise people to 'dress warmly for cold weather'.

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