Coronavirus

Many schools will return this week with extra Covid safety measures in place as the Government is set to review its Plan B restrictions for England.

Covid-19 booster jabs have been opened to all eligible adults today (Friday) as data reveals 61.1% of Lincolnshire residents have received theirs.

Coronavirus cases are rising significantly but no new deaths have been recorded this week.

People trying to get a PCR tests in Lincolnshire have been told there are “none available” on Wednesday morning.

Three new pop-up vaccination centres have been arranged around the county this week for people to get walk-in jabs.

The MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham says incredibly moving to see the queues of people responding to the call to action.

Peter Mayhew writes to the Journal to sayt Barrowby Tea Dance Club committee is very proud of its resurrection after much hard work.

With Covid cases on the rise in South Kesteven, hospitality businesses in the area are resigned to the prospect of more restrictions.

A consultation into the future of A&E and acute medicine at Grantham Hospital together with other county health services ends today.

Coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in the area while a further death has been recorded.

Covid test sites will open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as cases continue to rise across the country.

The self-isolation period for fully vaccinated people who tested positive for Covid-19 has been reduced.

The Chancellor has come forward with additional help for the hospitality and leisure sectors in England.

The PM has announced he will not rule out or hesitate to implement further covid restrictions following what he called an explosion of omicron.

The 250,000th Covid vaccination by K2 healthcare was given as health bosses urge people to get boosted.

Former teachers are being asked to consider returning to the classroom to help cover Covid absences schools are expected to face in January.

Two businesses launched during lockdown have worked together to both thrive despite difficult times.

Grantham MP Gareth Davies says he shares the frustration that many people are feeling at the news of the new variant, Omicron

The mother of a pupil has accused his school of double standards by allowing youngsters to attend a pantomime in the town.

Patient visiting will be tightened in all United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust hospitals, meaning that general visiting will be restricted.