There were two COVID deaths in Greater Lincolnshire’s figures on Wednesday, including the first in 24 days at North Lincolnshire’s hospitals, while 618 cases were confirmed.
The government’s COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday reported 309 new cases in Lincolnshire, 203 in North East Lincolnshire and 106 in North Lincolnshire. The total figure is lower than last Wednesday’s 625 cases.
Two further deaths were reported in the government data, with one resident recorded in Lincolnshire and another in North Lincolnshire. These figures include deaths both in and out of hospitals.
Lincolnshire’s hospitals trusts have not reported a coronavirus-related death through NHS England data in 40 days.
However, North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals Trust announced its first patient death after 24 days without.
Nationally, cases increased by 42,302 to 5,233,207 while deaths rose by 49 to 128,530.
Lincolnshire’s coronavirus cases up to July 14.
Greater Lincolnshire’s infection rates from June 21 to July 12. | Data: Gov UK / Table: Daniel Jaines for The Lincolnite
In national news today, more than 1,200 scientists have written to the government calling for July 19 to be delayed again.
The article in The Lancet said the decision to unlock the country was “unethical” and pursued an “unscientific policy of herd immunity by mass infection”.
They called for millions more people to be double-jabbed before restrictions were lifted.
The government’s Health Secretary Sajid Javid later tweeted that two thirds of UK adults had now had two jabs.
According to the latest data, 46,037,090 people have now received the first dose of a vaccine nationally, while 35,155,767 have received a second jab.
“We have beaten our target by almost a week — this is a huge achievement,” he said.
“Thank you to everyone who has come forward. The vaccine is our wall of defence against the virus.”
Two thirds of adults across the UK have now had two jabs. We have beaten our target by almost a week – this is a huge achievement. Thank you to everyone who has come forward. The vaccine is our wall of defence against the virus. pic.twitter.com/SJpp7TvAf3
Elsewhere, London Mayor Sadiq Khan told passengers on London’s transport network they must continue wearing masks, even after restrictions are lifting.
Face coverings will still be mandatory on the Tube and the city’s bus and rail network.
The announcement has sparked questions to other mayors around the country, including Greater Manchester’s Andy Burnham.
LNER, which serves Lincolnshire, has already confirmed masks will still be required on its train services.
Boston Borough, North Kesteven and East Lindsey District Councils said they were still waiting on government guidance when contacted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Other councils have yet to respond.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has also said its health organisations, including services in hospitals, GP practices, mental health and in the community, will see no changes to measures already in place when other national restrictions are lifted next week.
Karen Dunderdale, Director of Infection Prevention and Control and Director of Nursing at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “It is important to remember that while restrictions nationally may be easing further, we are still managing an ongoing global pandemic.
“Lincolnshire’s NHS staff continue to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and we must take necessary precautions to protect them and provide others with the confidence that they can continue to access services safely.
“While we continually review the measures in place, we ask people to be respectful in supporting us to uphold these important safety measures.”
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire on Wednesday, July 14
70,991 cases (up 618)
47,128 in Lincolnshire (up 309)
11,035 in North Lincolnshire (up 106)
12,828 in North East Lincolnshire (up 203)
2,198 deaths (up two)
1,623 from Lincolnshire (up one)
302 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
273 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 1,315 hospital deaths (up one)
816 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (no change)
43 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
455 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (up one)
5,233,207 UK cases, 128,530 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.
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Children and families in Hemswell Cliff now have a newly-refurbished play park to enjoy.
West Lindsey District Council and the Hemswell Resident Company have been working to re-invest part of their service charges to improve the area for all.
Head Teacher at Hemswell Cliff Primary School Mrs Angie Waplington, confirmed that local children have already been making the most out of the fun, new facilities on offer.
She said: “The children love the new equipment, and the park is well used.”
Families and children are enjoying the new space.
West Lindsey Community Policing Inspector, Gary Brockie, said: “Our local policing team works closely with the council to reduce incidents of ASB and the negative impact this can have on our communities, and we wholeheartedly support the actions being taken to improve facilities for local residents.
“Play areas like this provide young people with positive opportunity to exercise and socialise in safe environments and also provide support for parents.”
We are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted on Albion Street Spalding on Saturday 27 November between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Our force control room received a report that a woman in her 20s was assaulted by a man who grabbed her around the neck and forced her to the ground.
We believe the male suspect may have followed the victim over the footbridge from the High Street and onto Albion Street where the incident happened.
Reports suggest that three men came to the rescue of the woman and confronted the man before he left the scene. There are also reports that a passing motorist may have stopped briefly and spoken with these three men.
We are currently pursuing a number of enquiries into this incident but we are particularly keen to identify and speak with these men who appear to have intervened and helped the victim.
It is likely that they have had close contact with the suspect and may have information that will help to identify him.
We would also like to hear from anybody who was in the area of Albion Street or High Street between the hours of 5.30 and 6.30pm on Saturday evening that may be able to assist with this enquiry.
Anybody with any information including dashcam footage, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting Inc 351 – 27/11/21.
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