The latest infection rates and case numbers in Greater Lincolnshire are highlighted on a new interactive map with government data.
You can see infection rates data for the last seven days at postcode level.
The map splits the country into neighbourhood population areas of around 7,000 people.
The areas are colour coded depending on the infection rate per 100,000 people in the past seven days. Data is updated weekly on Tuesdays.
In Lincoln for example, the ‘Wharf & University’ area has 30 cases in the seven days up to October 13, with a seven day rolling rate of 273.8 per 100,000.
The infection rate in Lincoln is low to moderate.
Areas of Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire have the highest infection rates in our region.
Greater Lincolnshire passed the 5,000 COVID-19 cases mark on Monday, as 252 new positive tests were reported.
North East Lincolnshire also topped the 1,000 case tally in the latest UK coronavirus dashboard figures, which show 155 cases in Lincolnshire, 42 in North Lincolnshire and 55 in North East Lincolnshire.
It means means there have been 3,109 cases for the month of October.
NHS figures have reported two further deaths in the region on Monday, both at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals Trust facilities.
How Lincolnshire’s cases have looked since the start of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, the government’s own death tally, which includes those both in and out of hospitals and those of residents in hospitals outside the county, increased by three.
It includes one further death of a Lincolnshire resident and two North East Lincolnshire residents.
Nationally, cases increased by 18,804 to 741,212 while deaths jumped by 80 to 43,726.
Lincolnshire is currently still on the medium (tier 1) level for the the new three-tier lockdown system of COVID-19 risk, which means it has no extra restrictions on top of the nation-wide ones.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire for Monday, October 19
7,701 cases (up 252)
5,100 in Lincolnshire (up 155)
1,594 in North Lincolnshire (up 42)
1,007 in North East Lincolnshire (up 55)
424 deaths (up three)
292 from Lincolnshire (up one)
91 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
41 from North East Lincolnshire (up two)
of which 286 hospital deaths (up two)
153 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (no change)
5 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
127 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (up two)
741,212 UK cases, 43,726 deaths
DATA SOURCE — FIGURES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF the latest update. postcode data includes deaths not in healthcare facilities or in hospitals outside authority boundaries.
A further four schools in Lincolnshire have positive cases of coronavirus on Monday.
Lincolnshire County Council said on Monday, October 19 that it is working with 68 schools with COVID-19 infections.
A further two schools in North East Lincolnshire have reported cases since Friday. There have been at least six schools with cases in North Lincolnshire since term resumed in September.
The latest additions to the county council’s list are Claypole Primary School, St George’s Academy (Ruskington), Swinderby All Saints Primary School, University Academy Holbeach.
Woodlands Academy (Spilsby), Bassingham Pre-School, Hawthorn Tree School (Boston) and Springwell Alternative Academy (Grantham) are the schools currently closed.
Andy Fox, consultant in public health, said: “As of this Monday, Lincolnshire’s Health Protection Team is currently working with 68 schools that have had confirmed cases of coronavirus.
“All schools are taking action to limit the potential spread of the virus, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution where necessary.”
Schools with current confirmed cases (new in bold at the top):
Claypole Primary School
St George’s Academy, Ruskington
Swinderby All Saints Primary School
University Academy Holbeach
Lincoln College
Queen Elizabeth High School, Gainsborough
Hackthorn Primary School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Somercotes Academy, North Somercotes
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln Carlton Academy
Bluecoat Meres Academy, Grantham
Dunholme St Chad’s Primary School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls School
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Bassingham Pre-School (closed)
Barrowby Primary School
Billingborough Primary School
The Priory Academy LSST
Priory Ruskin Academy, Grantham
Boston College
Hawthorn Tree School, Boston (closed)
Caistor Yarborough Academy
Haven High Academy, Boston
Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford
St George’s Academy, Sleaford
St Peter and St Paul Academy, Lincoln
Kirkstone House School, Baston
Stamford Endowed Schools
Manor Leas Junior School, Lincoln
St Hugh’s Catholic Primary, Lincoln
Ermine Academy, Lincoln
St Giles Academy, Lincoln
Branston Community College Academy
Grantham College
Kelsey Primary School
Birchwood Junior School, Lincoln
Great Steeping Primary School, Spilsby
Walton Academy, Grantham
Wragby Primary School
Woodlands Academy, Spilsby (closed)
Skegness Academy
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary School
Castle Wood Academy, Gainsborough
The King’s School, Grantham
Westgate Academy, Lincoln
William Farr School, Welton, Lincoln
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, Lincoln
Kisimul School Acacia Hall, Freisthorpe
Leslie Manser Primary, Lincoln
Lincoln St Christopher’s Special School
Long Sutton Primary School
Market Deeping Community Primary
Springwell Alternative Academy, Grantham (closed)
St Nicholas Primary, Boston
Community Learning in Partnership, Gainsborough
Grantham Preparatory International School
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Horncastle
St Michael’s Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill
University Academy Long Sutton
Denton Primary School, Grantham
Bridge House Independent School, Boston
Charles Read Academy, Grantham
De Aston School, Market Rasen
The Lancaster School, Lincoln
The St Sebastian Primary School, Grantham
Waddington All Saints Academy
Bourne Academy
Public Health are also aware of the following three cases at nurseries:
Town and Country Kiddies Nursery, Louth
Seashells Nursery, Mablethorpe
Angels Childcare, Lincoln
North East Lincolnshire
There are currently 27 schools and education settings with confirmed cases of coronavirus in North East Lincolnshire after a further two were reported on Monday.
North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire Council said it was unable to provide data regarding schools in the region with coronavirus cases.
There is understood to have been at least six cases at North Lincolnshire schools since term restarted in September.
South Axholme Academy, Epworth
Enderby Road Infant School, Scunthorpe
St Lawrence Academy, Scunthorpe
Baysgarth School, Barton-upon-Humber
Frederick Gough School, Scunthorpe
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue, Scunthorpe
In addition, John Leggott College in Scunthorpe has also had a positive case of coronavirus.
Some 85 University of Lincoln students have now tested positive for coronavirus.
Last week, the university said 36 students and one member of staff tested positive for the virus.
However, the number of positive cases among students has risen 130% to 85.
A University of Lincoln spokesperson said: “We are proud that University of Lincoln students are coping well with the ongoing situation and working together to support each in their return to education in these challenging times.
“Having a large campus and being able to create additional outdoor meeting spaces has meant that our students have been able to continue learning together and enjoy the social aspects of going to university in spaces which are compliant with government guidelines.
“Adaptations such as blended learning, one way systems, extensive additional sanitiser stations, and significant additional space for teaching rooms are just some of the activities which are making the difference for our students.
“The number of cases is around 0.5% of the university population with 85 students at the University of Lincoln, in total, reporting a positive test result for COVID-19.
“We are pleased that our test and trace process, developed specifically for the institution, is working well and helping us to look after our students. We continue to provide food packages and support for any students going into self-isolation.
“Equally we are reminding students of their responsibilities with regard to adhering to government guidance. Like everyone else in Lincoln our students are part of the community of this great city.
“Our young people have already felt the impact of COVID-19 on their lives and education since March. They take it extremely seriously and are very aware of the need to help protect others.”
Meanwhile, Bishop Grosseteste University said it currently has seven students self-isolating due to a positive test result for coronavirus. BGU is expected to update its data later this week.
A government letter rejecting the Greater Lincolnshire devolution bid has backed the district councils’ argument that it’s not the right time for local reorganisation, leaders have said.
The letter from Housing Minister and Newark MP Robert Jenrick turning down the plans was addressed to Conservative MPs in our region. It announced devolution plans for Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset.
However, in response to other applications, Mr Jenrick said: “Given the pressures councils face this winter with the pandemic, I believe it would not be right at this time for them to further progress or focus on ideas for reform.
“The pandemic has rightly necessitated resources across Whitehall being re-allocated to tackling COVID, and this must be Whitehall’s and town halls’ number one priority at present.
“And, as outlined, there is no expectation that such restructuring is a Whitehall requirement.”
District Council leaders have welcomed the comments, which appear to back their own concerns when Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill and his counterparts at North and North East Lincolnshire initially launched their bid in July.
The leaders acknowledge reform is needed, but say that a solution that works long-term is also required.
Greater Lincolnshire council leaders Rob Waltham, Martin Hill and Philip Jackson wrote to government in May.
“We are pleased that central government has put the potential for local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire on hold for the time being,” they said in a joint statement.
“This enables district councils to put our full focus on protecting the county’s most vulnerable and keeping essential services running during the pandemic.
“We have been very consistent and clear in our message: now is not the right time for local government re-organisation due to COVID and it’s reassuring that Government has shown its support for our view.”
When the news was announced last week Councillor Hill said the authority would continue to work on the “best way forward”.
Boston Borough Council leader Councillor Paul Skinner warned the issue was “not going away”.
The leaders all agreed to continue working together, adding: “If government decides to resurrect its plans for devolution or reorganisation in Lincolnshire, our residents and businesses can be assured that we are well prepared to respond and secure the best outcomes for the residents and businesses of our districts.”
A cafe in uphill Lincoln is delivering fresh tea and coffee, as well as homemade cakes, direct to homes, care homes and local businesses to help customers during the coronavirus lockdown.
Joff Gainey, owner of BookStop Cafe on Steep Hill, came up with the idea as he has a lot of customers who are unable to get out at the moment and wanted to still be able to to serve them.
He launched the service this summer with the help of his friend, former C5 Gadget Show presenter, and Lincoln resident Jason Bradbury.
Joff makes the deliveries in a van with an on-board coffee machine, while his son Sam runs the cafe.
The drinks are made freshly on arrival, which people can collect from their doorsteps, or it can even be delivered through the window.
There is a portable card machine on the end of an extending pole so customers don’t even need to leave the house to get their order.
Lemon and almond, coffee and walnut, and raspberry and apricot sponges are among the homemade cakes on the delivery menu at BookStop Cafe.
The service delivers to Lincoln and the surrounding villages, around a six mile radius. There is no delivery charge, but there is a minimum order value of £5.
Orders can be placed via Facebook or by calling 01522 412133.
The service operates between 8am-4pm Monday to Friday.
Joff Gainey, owner of BookStop Cafe, came up with the idea of the delivery service this summer.
A selection of the teas and coffees on offer.
The van has an on-board coffee machine.
The cafe on Steep Hill is also still open from 9am-4pm seven days a week.
There are limited tables inside due to the coronavirus restrictions, but the cafe continues to offer its takeaway service.
Joff told The Lincolnite: “It’s ticking along and keeping us above water. It is strange times and we don’t know what’s happening so we are doing what we can to keep going.
“The idea is to help my present customers who we’ve built up over the years and also new customers working from home.”
