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Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

County health bosses say Covid-19 booster jabs will begin to be given out soon - with plans being made for issuing vaccines to schoolchildren too.

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Working families may be left struggling to pay for food and heating when Universal Credit is cut. But what is the reduction and why is it happening?

Hospice celebrates creative award win

St Barnabas Hospice is celebrating after winning the 'Most Creative Use of Lockdown' award.

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

The Health Secretary has set out a 'plan b' if his blueprint to life with Covid does not work.

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Another death from covid has sadly been recorded in the district.

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Around three million children could be eligible for a first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab.

Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid-19?

Talking and coughing sounds are being collected by NHS scientists investigating whether they may indicate someone has caught Covid-19.

Third covid death recorded in a week

A third covid death has been recorded in South Kesteven this week.

'It's not going to save Christmas'

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert warns it may be too little, too late.

Another person dies from covid in district

A further death from covid has been recorded in South Kesteven this afternoon (September 7).

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

With Covid cases rising could a short, sharp lockdown and longer half term break be needed? Reports suggest the government is considering it.

What we know about Mu - the covid strain that may evade vaccines

Scientists have added a new covid variant to the World Health Organisation's watchlist over concerns it may evade people's existing immunity.

Four further coronavirus deaths recorded

Four further deaths from coronavirus have been recorded in South Kesteven in the past six days.

Vaccines offered to teenagers

NHS Lincolnshire has begun offering Covid vaccines to all 16 and 17 year olds, who will be able to have their vaccinations on a walk-in basis.

People turn up to empty venue after being given wrong date for Covid vaccination

A health group has apologised after a number of people with appointments for their Covid jabs turned up at The Meres only to find nobody there.

Third covid death in a month

A third covid-related death has been recorded in South Kesteven in a month.

'Why I'm happy bubbles have come to an end'

The end of the bubble system is a relief for working parents but the best news for our children.

Self-isolation rules to be scaled back

New self-isolation rules for children and fully vaccinated adults are in place bringing the classroom bubble system to an end.

Patient visiting suspended at Grantham Hospital as Covid cases rise

Patient visiting will be suspended in all United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust hospitals from Wednesday, August 11, for all but exceptional cases.

As normality returns, we’re here to help

The last month has been a milestone for South Kesteven, as Freedom Day marked a cautious return to normality, writes SKDC leader Kelham Cooke.

Young people account for fifth of covid hospital admissions

Young people are being urged to get their covid jab, as 18 to 34-year-olds accounted for one fifth of hospital admissions last month.

Coronavirus

Covid-19 booster jabs to begin

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Universal Credit cut explained - as charities warn working families will be hit hardest

Hospice celebrates creative award win

Hospice celebrates creative award win

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Another Covid-19 death recorded in district

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Covid jab recommended for children aged 12 to 15 by chief medical officers

Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid-19?