Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus.

Since the appalling announcement in September 2018 of the Joint Committee of CCGs’ decision not to place a 24/7 hyper acute stroke service here in Medway, the Conservative Group has continued to fight every step of the way to see the service retained at Medway Maritime Hospital.

The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers.

The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part.

The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need.

Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives.

We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months.

We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times.

Councillor Alan Jarrett, Leader of Medway Council and Medway Conservative Group, said:

“I am pleased to have yesterday held a very productive meeting with Councillor Maple, Leader of the Labour Group, to discuss the Council’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it.