Coronavirus crisis: No Lincolnshire deaths over weekend but more cases

By The Editor

3rd Aug 2020 | Local News

There have been eight new cases but no deaths in Greater Lincolnshire over the weekend as the UK enters the 20th week of coronavirus restrictions.

NHS figures showed no new deaths across the region's hospitals, while the government's postcode data also showed no additional deaths of residents.

However, the data showed another seven confirmed cases in Lincolnshire and one further one in North Lincolnshire.

Nationally, the number of cases increased to 304,695 while the death toll rose to 46,201.

England has now reported 262,746 cases, which is equivalent to 469.4 per 100,000 of population.

Lincolnshire's 2,528 cases is equivalent to 334.5 per 100,000.

Melton and Peterborough have seen growing cases numbers with Melton on 189, an increase of 8 over the weekend and putting it on 354.2 per 100,000.

Peterborough also increased 8 since Friday, putting it on 1,462 (727.2 per 100,000).

South Kesteven increased one to 416 (293.3 per 100,000).

South Holland remained at 712 (757.6).

Rutland also remained stable at 100 (251.9)

     

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