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First case of Coronavirus confirmed in North East Lincolnshire The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in North East Lincolnshire. Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Grimsby and Scunthorpe hospitals, confirmed it was dealing with a “small number of patients” with COVID-19 across both its hospital sites. In a statement, NLaG said it was well prepared to treat patients with COVID-19. Dr Kate Wood, Medical Director at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole FT said: “We can confirm that we are currently caring for patients who have tested positive for the COV...

First Lincolnshire pub to close due to COVID-19 staff symptoms Photo: The Elm Cottage The Elm Cottage pub in Gainsborough has closed less than a week after reopening, due to a staff member displaying symptoms of coronavirus. The Elm Cottage on Church Street, Gainsborough, reopened on July 4 with strict table service and limited numbers. The member of staff went for a test on Friday morning, after developing “mild” symptoms of the virus. With the results due back in the next 48-72 hours, the owners have decided to shut their doors until the result surfaces. It has become the first reported...

2020: How Lincolnshire coped with COVID A rollercoaster year moving at high speed | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite 2020 has been a tumultuous year. What we expected to be another 12 months of droning on about Brexit turned out to be much worse. When leavers celebrated Brexit Day in Lincolnshire on January 31, all we knew about COVID-19 was a brief offer of support and guidance from the University of Lincoln to students and staff with connections to China and Wuhan, where the virus is believed to have originated. But by the end of February warnings were on the increase, a Skegness GP ...

The Lincolnite Person of the Year: Jonathan Van Tam A “Van-tastic” achievement Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has a gift of using metaphors to explain various situations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Boston-born Jonathan Van Tam, England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, has become known for his colourful metaphors and straight forward nature when delivering the latest news about the coronavirus pandemic. From late-minute equaliser goals, to waiting for a train and how coronavirus is not like a yoghurt, he has brought us the details in easy to understand and rarely convoluted messages. He onc...

More than 14,000 sign up for Universal Credit during coronavirus pandemic More than 14,000 people in Lincolnshire impacted by the coronavirus crisis have claimed for Universal Credit since the pandemic began. The latest job centre figures have been released by the Department for Work and Pensions and show how COVID-19 has seen a big increase on the number of claimants. Universal Credit covers six major benefits and the figures cover those both in and out of work, including self-employed and those who have been furloughed. Employment advisor at Boston Job Centre Stuart Roberts said support was...