COVID infection rate falls in Lincolnshire, remaining below rising England average
But spikes in three districts
Seven–day rolling rate of new cases by specimen date ending on May 26, 2021.
Greater Lincolnshire’s average COVID-19 infection rate has fallen over the bank holiday weekend, as England has seen a spike in its rates.
The latest government data shows five of the nine Greater Lincolnshire districts have seen a reduction in their rates, East Lindsey has remained the same, with an increase in three other authorities.
However, over the last week, South Holland has seen an increase in its rate of infection, despite the district sharing in more than £2.6 million with other regions to help tackle higher-than-average coronavirus rates.
Emotional tributes to mum and son stabbed to death in Louth home
Suspected murderer caught after manhunt
A community in shock. Tributes outside the home of Bethany Vincent and her son Darren Henson, who died on Monday night. | Photo: Jon Aron
The local community in Louth is mourning the shocking deaths of a 26-year-old mum and her nine-year-old son, after they were found stabbed to death in their home.
Bethany Vincent, 26, and her son Darren Henson, 9, were tragically found dead at their home by police on High Holme Road in the town, at around 8.29pm on Monday.
Officers were informed by the ambulance service of the bodies and when they attended the scene, found the victims to have multiple stab wounds.