There have been new 621 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Greater Lincolnshire on Thursday, as the final countries are removed from red list.
The Greater Lincolnshire case figure is almost 26.5% down on the 845 cases last Thursday.
Meanwhile, Transport Secretary MP Grant Shapps confirmed the final seven countries currently on the UK’s red travel list are set to be removed from 4am, on Monday.
The latest COVID stats for Lincolnshire are:
621 new cases of coronavirus in Greater Lincolnshire with 479 in Lincolnshire, 51 in North East Lincolnshire and 91 in North Lincolnshire
Three further deaths were recorded in the government figures including two Lincolnshire and one North East Lincolnshire resident
One further death was recorded in Greater Lincolnshire Hospitals at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust
The latest government announcement means Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela taken off the UK’s red list.
Reports had suggested that ministers were considering ending hotel quarantine by getting rid of the list altogether, however, Mr Shapps said the category would be kept in place “as a precautionary measure to protect public health”.
He said the government was: “prepared to add countries and territories back if needed, as the UK’s first line of defence”.
Travellers arriving from a red list destination have to spend 11 nights in a quarantine hotel at a cost of £2,285.
More than 200,000 people have stayed in quarantine in hotels since February, according to the latest data.
In football news, the Premier League has announced it will relax coronavirus restrictions on clubs when the number of double-vaccinated players reaches 85%.
As of last week, 68% of players were fully vaccinated and 81% had received at least one jab.
The latest government vaccination data shows that in Lincolnshire 35.5% of 12-15-year-olds have been vaccinated, dropping to 29.6% in North East Lincolnshire and 26.7% in North Lincolnshire. Vaccinations started for the age range on September 20.
However, around two thirds of 16-17-year olds – between 57.9-68.7% – have been jabbed in all three authorities.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire on Thursday, October 28
135,882 cases (up 621)
90,610 in Lincolnshire (up 479)
22,104 in North Lincolnshire (up 99)
23,168 in North East Lincolnshire (up 51)
2,399 deaths (up three)
1,752 from Lincolnshire (up two)
329 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
318 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 1,440 hospital deaths (up one)
886 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (up one)
44 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
509 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (no change)
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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Government restrictions could end in two weeks or could take longer, the health secretary has said, as health bosses look to roll-out a major booster jab expansion programme.
Sajid Javid has been speaking to major news broadcasters including BBC Radio 4 and Sky News this morning where he said more will be known about the new Omicron variant in a fortnight’s time, and indicated a review could be carried out at that point.
“It might take a bit longer than three weeks, it might be a bit sooner than three weeks,” the he told Sky News.
“We’re confident that, actually, maybe within two weeks that we can know a lot more about this.”
Since Sunday evening, the latest COVID stats for Lincolnshire have seen:
1,172 new cases of coronavirus with 818 in Lincolnshire, 202 in North East Lincolnshire and 152 in North Lincolnshire.
Four further deaths were recorded in the government figures, including three Lincolnshire and one North East Lincolnshire resident. The figure means that more than 2,500 people have died with coronavirus in Greater Lincolnshire in general.
16 hospital deaths with 12 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust and four at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust. The latest figure means more than 1,500 people across Greater Lincolnshire have died in hospital with coronavirus.
A total of 22 cases of Omicron have been confirmed in the UK so far – 13 in England and nine cases in Scotland linked to a single event
“We might not even need to wait three weeks, but the three weeks was a sensible date to set for a review because now that we have live samples of the virus, they’ve gone to our labs in Porton Down,” said Mr Javid.
“Our scientists and the best scientists in the world are working through it, we’re working with our G7 colleagues… so we’re working internationally, we’re working at pace at home and I think in a couple of weeks we will know a lot more about this variant.”
Health secretary Sajid Javid.
As ministers voted to approve new restrictions including mask wearing in shops and on public transport on Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a press conference he wanted all over 18s to be given a booster jab by the end of January.
The new legislation will not expire until March 24 and 33 Conservative MPs, including Lincoln’s Karl McCartney, voted against the plans.
A ramping up of the roll-out could see more than 400 military personnel used to help in the scheme which is estimated to require one million jabs a week, while doses will be offered by hospital hubs, pharmacies and other NHS staff.
The latest restrictions and measures have caused concern that the country could face a similar situation to last Christmas with a last-minute lockdown before the big day.
However, Mr Javid told BBC Breakfast people should be cautious but not change their plans for Christmas parties.
He urged people to take precautions such as taking regular lateral flow tests or wearing a mask.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire on Tuesday, November 30
157,632 (up 1,172)
105,554 in Lincolnshire (up 818)
25,377 in North Lincolnshire (up 152)
26,701 in North East Lincolnshire (up 202)
2,500 deaths (up four)
1,827 from Lincolnshire (up three)
339 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
334 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 1,485 hospital deaths (up 16)
928 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (up 12)
44 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
528 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (up four)
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.
There will be a minute-long ovation at the LNER Stadium this weekend in tribute of 19-year-old fan Jack Nottingham, who tragically died six years after his first cancer diagnosis.
Jack Nottingham, 19, passed away on Monday, November 29 after a six-year battle with medullary thyroid cancer, which spread across his body and became inoperable.
Tributes flooded in for the lifelong Imp, who led his team out at Wembley for the 2018 Checkatrade Trophy final, with the football club itself and former manager Danny Cowley sharing messages of support after his death.
I am so, so sorry to hear this news. Jack was such an inspiration. He had so much go against him in his short life, yet he made the most of every single day. Always with a smile. Rest easy my friend 💔 https://t.co/lmtiKYccvB
Now, the Lincoln City supporters have been planning a tribute for Jack Notty at their next home match, Saturday’s second round FA Cup tie with Hartlepool United.
There will be applause for Jack on the 19th minute of the game, marking the age of his sudden and tragic passing, to honour one of the club’s most dedicated supporters.
The game will take place on Saturday, December 4, kicking off at 3pm, as the Imps look to get the win required to progress to round three of the FA Cup.
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