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COVID-19

Summary of Current COVID-19 Epidemiology – 2 November 2020

Key Points A total of 2,405 residents of North East Lincolnshire have had a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 (based on Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 Testing) which is an increase of 852 cases over the last week (the biggest week on week increase in confirmed cases that has been reported).  The seven day rate of…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Grab your snazziest face covering – don’t leave home without it

Most people consider others when they use public transport or go into public spaces like shopping centres or supermarkets and make sure they are correctly wearing a face covering. However, we know this is a long haul and sometimes people forget to follow some of the restrictions that are in place to protect those who…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Local permanent COVID-19 testing site opens

North East Lincolnshire Council has confirmed the new local testing site for Covid 19 will be operational in Grimsby from Saturday this week. As part of the rollout of a national network of diagnostic testing facilities, the Council and public health colleagues negotiated for a local site to be established on the Duchess Street Car…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Voluntary Sector joins health experts for COVID chat

Members of local voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises in our area this week got chance to join Director of Public Health, Stephen Pintus, for a chat about COVID-19. The Council’s Director for Public Health was joined on the webinar by colleagues from North East Lincolnshire’s Public Health team, and chatted to representatives from…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Download the NHS COVID-19 app and help protect your loved ones

People across North East Lincolnshire are being urged to download the NHS COVID-19 app to help control the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves and their loved ones as case numbers rise across the UK. The app launches today, and after positive trials and rigorous testing is an important new tool to work alongside traditional contact tracing…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Social distancing concrete barriers to be lifted in Cleethorpes

The concrete barriers installed as part of social distancing measures will be removed across Cleethorpes over the next few nights. The barriers were installed as lockdown was lifted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to help people maintain social distance. But given the low infection rate in the area, and the time of year,…

4 years ago | COVID-19

Warning to be vigilant during COVID-19 pandemic

North East Lincolnshire Council is warning local people and businesses to be vigilant if they are approached by people appearing to be council officials. There have been reports of people claiming to be council COVID marshalls approaching members of the public and knocking on people’s doors. An official council officer will always produce official identification…

4 years ago | COVID-19