Crowds flock KFC Junction, amid calls for drive thru

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Crowds flock KFC Junction, amid calls for drive thru

JUNCTION, St Elizabeth - Residents and at least one political representative in this booming south-central town are grateful for the increase in commercial activities particularly in the past two weeks with the opening of a KFC outlet.There is, however, great concern that the lack of a drive thru has resulted in crowding, as customers flock the restaurant daily and disregard physical distancing guidelines.

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