Number of schools in the county with positive Covid cases rises again

Public health officials for the county have announced another increase in the number of Lincolnshire schools affected by positive cases of coronavirus.

Andy Fox, consultant in public health, said today (Monday): “As of this morning, Lincolnshire’s Health Protection Team is currently working with 127 schools that have had confirmed cases of coronavirus.

That is an increase from 115 schools reported on Friday morning.

Mr Fox said: “All schools are taking action to limit the potential spread of the virus, with some pupils and staff self-isolating as a precaution where necessary.

“The majority of schools remain fully open, and those affected are working really well to limit both the risk of the virus spreading and the impact on the pupils’ education.”

Among the latest schools affected in the Sleaford area are Potterhanworth Primary School and church lane School in Sleaford. Both remain open.

There have been 351 new coronavirus cases and 12 COVID-related deaths in Greater Lincolnshire on Monday.