There have been 1,623 cases of coronavirus confirmed so far this week – up 108.61% on the 778 at this point last week.
The government’s COVID-19 dashboard on Friday reported 162 new cases in Lincolnshire, 188 in North East Lincolnshire and 51 in North Lincolnshire for a total of 401 today.
In positive news, the figures showed no further deaths of in the government or NHS England data today.
Both, however, have reported one further death each earlier this week, meaning the tally is equal to last week.
Both deaths and hospitalisations have remained low throughout the rising numbers the past few weeks.
June saw 3,185 cases confirmed, more than triple that of May’s 1,008 cases.
However, government recorded deaths – which include those outside of hospitals and only residents of each region – only tallied one for the entire month of June, while the NHS recorded four in Greater Lincolnshire Hospitals, down from six and seven respectively in May.
It comes as vaccination levels continue to rise, with more than 85% of the county now having their first dose and nearly 70% their second.
Younger people, the latest to be made eligible for vaccines and therefore the most common to be infected now, are being urged to take up their jab as soon as possible to bring numbers down again.
According to national data, more than 45 million adults in the UK have now been vaccinated with a first dose, thanks to a hugely encouraging rapid uptake from young people.
With 78,254,768 doses administered in total, 45,013,503 people across the UK have now been vaccinated with a first dose (85.5%), while 33,241,265 people have had both doses (63.1%),giving them the fullest possible protection.
Nationally, cases today increased by 27,125 to 4,855,169 while deaths rose by 27 to 128,189.
Lincolnshire’s coronavirus cases up to July 2.
In comparison Lincolnshire’s coronavirus death data up to July 2 shows low figures.
It comes amid a national debate over whether close contacts of positive cases in schools should be forced into isolation.
In the last couple of weeks, at any one time, between 30-40 schools and universities in the county have been receiving support after at least one positive case, said Lincolnshire County Council’s director of public health Professor Derek Ward.
Nationally, the R number in England, defined by SAGE, has fallen to between 1.1 to 1.3, meaning that on average every 10 people infected will go on to infect between 11 and 13 other people.
Data from Public Health England has shown that cases of the Delta variant have risen by 46%, accounting for 95% of all confirmed cases.
However, despite the spike, hospitalisations nationally are not rising at a similar rate.
Researchers believe the UK is experiencing a “Mexican wave” of COVID with infections moving from west to east.
According to Sky News, Professor Tim Spector, co-founder of the ZOE COVID symptom study, said holiday destinations were partly to blame.
The broadcaster has also reported that a new study has found the Johnson and Johnson single-shot vaccine has shown “significant promise” against the Delta variant and effectively “neutralises” it.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire on Friday, July 2
64,142 cases (up 358)
43,843 in Lincolnshire (up 174)
10,108 in North Lincolnshire (up 57)
10,191 in North East Lincolnshire (up 127)
2,196 deaths (up one)
1,622 from Lincolnshire (no change)
302 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
272 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 1,314 hospital deaths (no change)
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)
454 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (no change)
4,828,463 UK cases, 128,162 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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Anglian Water said that the leak was due to a naturally-occurring spring, rather than a burst pipe, which now appears to have been plugged.
The water spring had been causing problems for at least two years | Photo: The Lincolnite/LDRS
Natasha Chapman, who lives nearby, has rung Anglian Water monthly since March to try and get something done about it.
“It was awful, there was so much algae that you had to step into the road to walk around it – and that’s not a good idea on Monks Road,” she said.
“At one point it got really bad. It wasn’t easy to avoid. We were worrying about what was going to happen in winter when it froze.
“I began calling Anglian Water when I moved into the area in March, and I was going back and forth with them at least once a month to find out what was happening.
“We were told that it was a natural underground spring and nothing could be done about it.
“But then more work started about two or three weeks ago on the leak and it seems to have been sorted now. It’s great to be able to walk down the road safely again.”
Anglian Water previously said that they were aware of the running water.
“This is a spring that has been there many years and Lincolnshire highways are aware of it. Our teams have surveyed this many times and there is no indication of a water leak,” a spokesperson said at the time.
They have been contacted about the reason being it stopping.
Lincolnshire County Council also said that underground springs occurred all along the Monks Road/Arboretum hill, and they had plans to manage the flow of water to prevent any safety issues.
Burritos, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos will whet your tastebuds when Mexican grill restaurant Tortilla will officially open fully to the public later this week and The Lincolnite went for a sneak preview and first taste.
The restaurant is located between Phase Eight and Everyman Cinema on the corner of the redeveloped Cornhill Quarter and will open with its full opening hours on Saturday, August 13.
Prior to this, the Lincoln outlet, which is the company’s 52nd restaurant in the UK served burritos to local businesses earlier this week. On Friday, August 12 there will be an offer of a free medium or naked burrito for people between 12pm-2pm (with no more allowed to join the queue after 1.30pm), who are advised to use the QR code on the Tortilla website.
Matt Harrington, General Manager of Tortilla in Lincoln, told The Lincolnite that all the food is made fresh daily and he can’t wait for the official full opening this weekend.
He said: “We have a great team and site, and the company is growing a lot, so it’s an exciting time for us and the city of Lincoln.”
Why not try some delicious tacos! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Or a burrito! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The team at Lincoln aim to offer a fresh, healthy, affordable casual dining experience with plenty of build-your-own possibilities, rather than having to just stick to a set menu. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free alternatives.
Once open, it will become the first Tortilla restaurant in Greater Lincolnshire.
Delicious MexiCal food at Tortilla in Lincoln. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Take a look inside! | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The restaurant is located between Phase Eight and Everyman Cinema on the corner of the redeveloped Cornhill Quarter. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Tortilla will be the latest in a long line of businesses to be welcomed with open arms into the Cornhill Quarter, following a multi-million pound redevelopment project to give Sincil Street and surrounding areas “a new lease of life”.
Stores and sites such as Hobbs, Whistles, The Botanist, Trent Galleries and 200 degrees have all opened in the area in recent times, with more set to be on their way to Lincoln.
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