Those who fail to self-isolate when told to could face up to £10,000 in fines from Monday, as stats show only 18% of people have done so.
New rules have been brought in by government which mean those who test positive, or have been told they have been in contact with someone who has, now has a legal duty to quarantine.
Announcing the new measures, health secretary Matt Hancock said: “Anyone can catch coronavirus and anyone can spread it. We all have a crucial part to play in keeping the number of new infections down and protecting our loved ones.
“As cases rise it is imperative we take action, and we are introducing a legal duty to self-isolate when told to do so.
“These simple steps can make a huge difference to reduce the spread of the virus, but we will not hesitate to put in place further measures if cases continue to rise.”
This weekend saw 96 new cases of coronavirus in Greater Lincolnshire this weekend and one hospital death.
Government data showed cases of COVID-19 in Lincolnshire increased by 69, with 13 new cases in North Lincolnshire, and 14 in North East Lincolnshire.
It means there have been 673 cases of coronavirus in Greater Lincolnshire so far in September.
NHS figures released over the weekend showed one new coronavirus-related death reported at a United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust facility.
However, the government’s own death tally, which also includes deaths outside of hospitals or outside the county, did not report any new deaths.
Nationally, cases increased to 434,969 while deaths increased to 41,988.
Today also sees the start of a new £500 support payment for those on lower income who can’t work from home while they are self-isolating.
The new rules will be backed up by police resources and other methods of identifying those who do not comply.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “These new measures are about saving lives. Everyone must take personal responsibility and self-isolate if they test positive or if told to do so by NHS Test and Trace.
“For those who fail to do so, the police will enforce the law. These new fines are a clear sign that we will not allow those who break the rules to reverse the hard-won progress made by the law-abiding majority.”
Latest coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire
4,445 cases (up 96)
3,205 in Lincolnshire (up 69)
917 in North Lincolnshire (up 13)
323 in North East Lincolnshire (up 14)
393 deaths (no change)
269 from Lincolnshire (no change)
89 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
35 from North East Lincolnshire (no change)
of which 271 hospital deaths (up one)
146 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (up one)
4 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
120 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (no change)
434,969 UK cases, 41,988 deaths
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A man has been arrested as police continue to investigate a shop burglary and subsequent car fire in Cleethorpes.
The burglary took place at a shop on St Peter’s Avenue in Cleethorpes at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 18.
It was reported that damage was caused to fencing at the back of the store and a man broke into the shop, stealing two cash registers.
A staff member was inside the shop at the time and left shaken by the incident, but was fortunately not injured.
A car, which was reported stolen in October last year, was found to have been set alight on Coulbeck Drive 15 minutes later. An item believed to be a cash register drawer was found inside.
Police said one man was arrested in connection with the reports. He was released under investigation whilst police continue their enquiries.
The force also published a CCTV image of a suspect, who they wish to speak to.
Anyone who recognises the man, or who saw a male setting a car alight in the area, should contact Humberside Police on 101 quoting log number 456 of February 18.
Alternatively, it can be reported through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Triton Knoll wind farm off the Lincolnshire coast has successfully generated renewable electricity for the first time.
The project, which is located 32km off the Lincolnshire coast, is being constructed out of Able Seaton Port while operations and maintenance will be out of Grimsby.
This follows the installation of the first of the project’s 90 wind turbines in January 2021 and the successful energisation of the transmission system.
The wind farm will have a maximum installed capacity of 857 megawatts. Once fully operational it will be the most powerful in the global fleet of the electricity generation company RWE.
It will be capable of powering the equivalent of over 800,000 UK homes.
The first turbine installed at Triton Knoll.
Julian Garnsey, Project Director for Triton Knoll and RWE, said: “It’s fantastic to see Triton Knoll generating clean renewable electricity for the first time.
“I would like to thank the entire project team and all our supply chain partners for achieving this milestone safely and on time despite the significant challenges presented by the global pandemic.”
Flemming Ougaard, SVP, Head of Global Offshore & Construction at Vestas, said: “We are delighted that our V164-9.5 MW turbines are now generating first power at Triton Knoll.
“This project is a key milestone for Vestas, as we are installing some of the first 9.5 MW turbines off the UK coast with blades supplied from our Isle of Wight and Fawley facilities.
“With pre-assembly taking place at Able Seaton Port as well, this project is truly delivering for the UK, and powering UK homes with clean, offshore wind energy.”
The Offshore Transformer Module being delivered on Lincolnshire’s coast. | Photo: Triton Knoll
Almost 90% of children applying to Lincolnshire secondary schools will receive a place at their first choice.
Some 8,302 children applied this year, with 97% of all applicants receiving one of their three school preferences.
Some 87.8% (7,285) will receive a place at their first choice school. However, because of appeals and movement on the reserve list, it is likely that more children will be offered a place at their first choice school by the time they start in September.
Currently, 8.3% (686) have been offered a place at their second preference, with 1.1% (87) being given a spot at their third choice.
Some 243 children (2.9%) who haven’t got one of their preferred schools will be offered a place at the closest school in Lincolnshire with spaces available.
Parents have until 12pm on March 29 to lodge an appeal if they are unhappy with the offered school.
Councillor Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children’s Services at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “It is good to see so many families receiving offers at their first preference school again and this figure is likely to be even higher by September.
“It is always our intention to support parents to make the application process as easy as possible and it is nice to see an increasing number of parents using the online parent portal to make their application and receive their offer on national offer day.”
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