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We all need to play our part in protecting ourselves and each other

The change in the weather marks the beginning of a very busy time for the NHS, writes Dr Karen Dunderale, ULHT director of nursing and deputy CEO.

'Noticeable' decrease in number of people wearing face masks

A health boss says people need to keep going despite an "understandable" Covid-19 fatigue.

Unvaccinated hospital patients five times higher than jabbed

Hospital admissions for unvaccinated Covid-positive patients is five times higher than those who are jabbed, according to health leaders.

High covid infection rate in area

Covid cases in the area have remained high this week as the extension to the booster jab programme is launched.

Face masks return for shops and public transport

Measures to combat the new Omicron variant of coronavirus come into force today.

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

It's the Covid variant causing concern worldwide, with the WHO describing it as a very high global risk, but what do we know about Omicron so far?

It's important to be vaccinated to support our local health services

The leader of the district council urges people to be vaccinated against Covid and the flu as people gather for Christmas celebrations.

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

A variation of Covid19 which started in Botswana and has since spread to South Africa and Hong Kong is concerning scientists.

Covid cases above the national average

In South Kesteven, the Covid-19 infection rate remains above the national average.

One more person dies from covid in the district

A further death from coronavirus has been recorded in the area.

Government changes Covid testing advice

The government has issued new advice on taking Covid tests as Europe battles a fourth wave and the UK races to administer more booster jabs.

Booster jabs for over 40s and second doses available to 16-year-olds

People aged over 40 can now book their booster jab if eligible and 16 to 17-year-olds their second dose, as the national booking service opens.

Four more deaths from covid

Further deaths have been recorded in South Kesteven this week despite the infection rate dropping.

Can I ask for a ticket refund if I catch Covid19? Your rights explained

Can you get your money back for a day out, concert, show or event you have to cancel this Christmas because you, or a family member, catches Covid19?

Further covid death recorded

A further fatality from covid has been recorded in South Kesteven at the weekend.

Four further covid deaths recorded

A number of coronavirus deaths have been recorded in South Kesteven in the past few days.

Covid death recorded

A further death from covid was recorded in South Kesteven at the weekend.

Cards for Good Causes shop will not open in town this year after being 'hit incredibly hard' during pandemic

Cards for Good Causes will not open its shop in Grantham this year after the charity was hit hard by the pandemic.

New Delta variant under close watch as cases rise

Cases of new variant AY4.2 are rising rapidly in England but what do we know already about the new Delta strain?

Fewer than a quarter of children aged 12 to 15 in the county have been vaccinated for Covid

Fewer than a quarter of Lincolnshire children aged 12 to 15 have so far been vaccinated for COVID according to government figures.

Covid-19 infection rate higher national average

The area's coronavirus infection is higher than the national average as cases rise in South Kesteven.

Coronavirus

We all need to play our part in protecting ourselves and each other

'Noticeable' decrease in number of people wearing face masks

'Noticeable' decrease in number of people wearing face masks

Unvaccinated hospital patients five times higher than jabbed

Unvaccinated hospital patients five times higher than jabbed

High covid infection rate in area

High covid infection rate in area

Face masks return for shops and public transport

Face masks return for shops and public transport

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

Omicron: Everything we know about the new Covid-19 variant so far

It's important to be vaccinated to support our local health services

It's important to be vaccinated to support our local health services

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations