#Covid-19
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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…
![Image of the Director of Public Health for North East and North Lincolnshire](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stephen-Pintus-600x300.jpg)
Caution urged as infection rate spikes and 20,000 people yet to...
Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health is urging people to be cautious as infection rates spike in North Lincolnshire. Steve…
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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…
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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…
![Doctor holding syringe and Covid-19 vaccine vial](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Doctor-holding-syringe-and-Covid-19-vaccine-vial-600x300.jpg)
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…
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Covid Delta variant risk makes vaccination more important to...
The new Delta variant of Covid-19 has a strong foothold in the north west of the country with really high…
![Middle aged woman being vaccinated](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Middle-aged-woman-being-vaccinated--600x300.jpg)
One in five people aged between 40 and 50 still not come forward...
Public Health are urging more eligible people to come forward for the vaccine after the latest figures show that around…
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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…
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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.…
![Image of the Director of Public Health for North East and North Lincolnshire](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Stephen-Pintus-600x300.jpg)
Take the next step safely and vaccines available at The Baths...
With restrictions due to ease on Monday 17 May, Northern Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health is asking people to remain…
![Sayful Ahmed and 2 GP's pop up vaccination centre at the Scunthorpe Islamic Centre](https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sayful-Ahmed-and-2-GPs-pop-up-vaccination-clinic-at-Scun-Islamic-Centre-600x300.jpg)
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…
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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.…
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Step up and support each other – council leader calls on...
North Lincolnshire residents are being encouraged to be good neighbours, protect the vulnerable and follow national guidelines over the next…
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Council leader urges residents to protect the NHS by sticking to...
Residents in North Lincolnshire are being urged to stick to the new Christmas bubble rules. The revised guidance reduces the…
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North Lincolnshire residents receive first Covid-19 vaccines...
As the Covid-19 vaccine begins to roll out nationally, a number of North Lincolnshire residents have begun to receive theirs…