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With freedom comes responsibility

With many legal restrictions being lifted from Monday 19 July, Steve Pintus, Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health, is asking…

15 July 2021
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Caution urged as infection rate spikes and 20,000 people yet to get vaccine

Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health is urging people to be cautious as infection rates spike in North Lincolnshire. Steve…

8 July 2021
Covid-19 home testing kit
Vaccine versus virus race is being won but testing set to stay

Widespread testing for Covid-19 remains as important as ever with public health bosses saying it may need to stay in…

1 July 2021
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Get the jab, get back to normal

Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health is urging people to get the vaccine now as this will not only keep…

24 June 2021
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Vaccines enter extra time to tackle the virus

It is easier than ever to get vaccinated. Anyone over the age of 18 can now get the jab at…

17 June 2021
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Covid Delta variant risk makes vaccination more important to protect North Lincolnshire

The new Delta variant of Covid-19 has a strong foothold in the north west of the country with really high…

10 June 2021
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One in five people aged between 40 and 50 still not come forward for the vaccine

Public Health are urging more eligible people to come forward for the vaccine after the latest figures show that around…

3 June 2021
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North Lincolnshire Covid rate tumbles

People in North Lincolnshire have been thanked for sticking to the rules as infection rates in the area fall. The…

27 May 2021
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Restrictions easing but people need to remain vigilant

Local people have had more freedoms since national restrictions were eased on Monday – in line with the Government’s Roadmap.…

20 May 2021
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Take the next step safely and vaccines available at The Baths Hall

With restrictions due to ease on Monday 17 May, Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health is asking people to remain…

13 May 2021
Sayful Ahmed and 2 GP's pop up vaccination centre at the Scunthorpe Islamic Centre
Restrictions ease but caution needed

Local people are being urged to be cautious when restrictions ease next Monday as the infection rate in North Lincolnshire…

8 April 2021
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Free school meals extended through Easter holidays

North Lincolnshire Council will extend its scheme to provide free schools meals to thousands of children across the Easter break.…

12 February 2021
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Step up and support each other – council leader calls on residents to follow lockdown advice

North Lincolnshire residents are being encouraged to be good neighbours, protect the vulnerable and follow national guidelines over the next…

7 January 2021
Tier 3 Christmas bubbles
Council leader urges residents to protect the NHS by sticking to Christmas bubbles

Residents in North Lincolnshire are being urged to stick to the new Christmas bubble rules. The revised guidance reduces the…

22 December 2020
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North Lincolnshire residents receive first Covid-19 vaccines today

As the Covid-19 vaccine begins to roll out nationally, a number of North Lincolnshire residents have begun to receive theirs…

15 December 2020