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The number of coronavirus cases at the University of Lincoln has dropped by more than half this week.

The University of Lincoln said on Tuesday, November 24, it now has 61 coronavirus cases — 58 students and three staff.

This comes after coronavirus cases at the university almost doubled last week to 142.

A University of Lincoln spokesperson said: “The number of positive cases confirmed amongst our students and staff is 61 (less than 0.5% of our University population).

“Our dedicated team of staff continue to deliver care packages to any students who require them.

“All students have access to a wide range of academic and professional services to support them and help them make the most of their time here.

“Residential wardens and Lincoln Students’ Union are running on-campus activities and events, where students can still meet up with friends virtually, keep fit and healthy, and develop new skills.”

Eight students at Bishop Grosseteste University are self-isolating due to a positive test result, which is down by nine from last week’s figure.

Five students and one member of staff are self-isolating with suspected symptoms and waiting to be tested or to receive at test result.

Also, 136 students and two members of staff are self-isolating as a precautionary measure because a close contact/member of their household has suspected symptoms or tested positive – see the full data here.

Meanwhile, Lincolnshire County Council said on Monday, November 23 that it was currently working with 127 schools and 10 nurseries with COVID-19 infections.

On Monday, there were 351 new coronavirus cases and 12 COVID-related deaths in Greater Lincolnshire.

A 40-year-old man has gone missing in Skegness, with police saying they are extremely concerned for his welfare.

Bryan Brett was reported missing at around 5.30am on Sunday, November 22, after last being seen in the Holylake Drive area of the seaside town.

Bryan is white with grey hair and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a grey Superdry coat, with blue jeans and white Adidas trainers.

A black puffer jacket that he was also wearing has been found at the entrance to Skegness beach, next to the North Shore Hotel.

It is believed that Bryan may be in the Skegness or Ingoldmells area, but officers need the public’s help to track him down.

If you know where Bryan is or can help find him, contact police by calling 101 or emailing [email protected], remembering to quote incident 184 of November 23.

A primary school near Grantham has closed its site to all students for two weeks due to coronavirus.

Harlaxton Church of England Primary School currently has five cases of coronavirus, which led to “severe staff shortages” and resulted in the temporary closure that began on Monday, November 23.

The school will remain closed to students until December 7, with certain bubbles needing to self-isolate.

A statement from Executive Headteacher Mrs S Edwards said: “Over the last week we have closed four bubbles due to five positive test results. Although the three remaining bubbles are unaffected, this has led to severe staff shortages.

“Our first priority is the safety of the children in our care and although small schools can be extremely effective learning environments we also only have a small staff to draw upon.

“In order to preserve the integrity of the bubbles and to prevent any further spread, the decision was made to close the school for two weeks.

“I am very pleased that we were able to react very quickly to this, communicate and consult with Public Health England, contact parents over the weekend and support children with remote learning.

“The staff here, as in all schools, have worked tirelessly to make sure children continue to have the best education possible despite the current, exceptionally difficult, times.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents and indeed the whole school community for their support and resolve”.

There are nearly 130 schools with coronavirus cases in Lincolnshire.