Younger people largely responsible for rise in Lincolnshire Covid 19 cases

There's been a big increase in the last week

Published 9th Sep 2020
Last updated 15th Sep 2020

Lincolnshire health bosses have confirmed a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in the county are from younger people.

But, there hasn't been an increase in hospital admissions and deaths as those aged 20 to 35 tend to be at less risk of developing a serious illness.

Figures have shown a big rise in the last week

However, Derek Ward the director of public health in Lincolnshire says they're concerned about the people cases come into contact with