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Council leaders have spoken of “disappointment” and “unease” around the second national lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the latest measures on Saturday. They will begin on Thursday and last until at least December 2.
Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill said it was particularly disappointing in Lincolnshire where “infection rates are low compared to many other areas.”
“Our numbers of positive cases of COVID-19 remain a lot lower than the national average and are currently at 137 per 100,000 compared to the national average of 228,” he said.
“But we understand there is a much bleaker picture in other parts of the country – we know the situation can change quickly and we’ll be keeping a close eye on our figures.