COVID wards have been reinstated at Lincolnshire hospitals due to a sharp rise in cases
Coronavirus numbers have risen sharply in Lincolnshire’s hospitals resulting in the reinstatement of COVID wards this week.
She said the pattern of infections, mostly where COVID was not the primary reason for being in hospital, was more like the second wave of COVID than the first.Other blue light services such as fire and rescue were also being impacted and further rises were also taking place in care homes, Claire told the board.She repeated a message to residents to come forward to make sure they were up-to-date with their jabs.
“It is going to remain challenging, particularly over the coming months and as we head into winter, so we need to keep focused on that.