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Unemployment rates continue to tumble

Unemployment rates continue to tumble

18 January 2022

Despite the rise in Omicron cases, the county's jobs market appears to have emerged unscathed, according to the latest figures.

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Today's changes to self-isolation rules explained

Today's changes to self-isolation rules explained

17 January 2022

For the second time in a month the Covid self-isolation rules in England are changing.

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Has the Omicron peak passed in Kent?

Has the Omicron peak passed in Kent?

15 January 2022

There are hopes Kent has seen the worst of the Omicron variant as cases plummet and patient numbers level off.

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Get your booster jab and a Big Mac

Get your booster jab and a Big Mac

14 January 2022

This weekend, a handful of walk-in vaccine sites including one at a McDonald's will make it quicker and easier to get jabbed.

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'Everyone's hearts were breaking for them'

'Everyone's hearts were breaking for them'

14 January 2022

A family has been left devastated after the death of a 30-year-old mum-of-four who "showed no fear" in the face of cancer and Covid.

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‘Go door-to-door to boost vaccine uptake'

‘Go door-to-door to boost vaccine uptake'

14 January 2022

NHS chiefs should send out vaccinators door-to-door in some of Kent's most deprived areas to increase uptake, says a councillor.

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Changes to Covid rules announced today

Changes to Covid rules announced today

13 January 2022

The self-isolation period in England is being reduced and travel to France is resuming - here's all you need to know about the new Covid rule changes.

Covid rates at highest point in pandemic

Covid rates at highest point in pandemic

12 January 2022

Almost 9,000 new cases of Covid have been reported in the latest range of weekly figures for three authority areas in Kent.

Major changes to Covid testing from today

Major changes to Covid testing from today

11 January 2022

There are big changes to testing rules for asymptomatic Covid patients from today. Here's all you need to know.

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'Covid patients must be discharged quickly to avoid backlog'

'Covid patients must be discharged quickly to avoid backlog'

10 January 2022

Health chiefs in Kent have been ordered to speed up the discharge of patients in battle over Covid.

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100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

100,000 workers to begin daily covid tests

10 January 2022

Critical workers needed to keep key public services running will be asked to take daily Covid tests to limit Omicron outbreaks in workplaces.

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Private hospital agrees to help with Covid surge

Private hospital agrees to help with Covid surge

10 January 2022

A private Kent hospital is on stand-by to help the NHS as the number of Covid cases continue to rise.

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MP casts doubt on need for Covid 'surge centre'

MP casts doubt on need for Covid 'surge centre'

09 January 2022

A Kent MP has questioned whether a medical ‘hub’ to cope with patients with Covid will be needed despite escalating numbers contracting the virus.

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Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

08 January 2022

Covid patient numbers in Kent have almost doubled in a week - as the booster roll-out stalls in some parts of the county.

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Huge rise in hospital staff absences as half off due to Covid

Huge rise in hospital staff absences as half off due to Covid

08 January 2022

New figures show Kent hospital trusts have seen a staggering rise in the number of staff being forced off work due to Covid in recent weeks.

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Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

06 January 2022

Covid rules for people travelling back to England are changing – a move the government says will make taking holidays more straightforward this year.

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Almost 50 firefighters off work with Covid

Almost 50 firefighters off work with Covid

06 January 2022

Nearly 50 firefighters across the county are self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

06 January 2022

Kent MP Greg Clark has urged the Prime Minister to consider a fourth jab for hospital staff and carers.

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Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

Are you eligible for a £500 Covid isolation payment?

05 January 2022

Parents off work and looking after a child with Covid are among the workers self-isolating who could be entitled to £500 in government help.

Family's shock as 'fit and healthy' dad, 27, dies of Covid

Family's shock as 'fit and healthy' dad, 27, dies of Covid

05 January 2022

A 'fit and healthy' 27-year-old father has died of Covid after spending six weeks in hospital.

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