Tourism bosses in Lincolnshire have been assured that the sector will “bounce back” from the Coronavirus crisis.
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Officials from Visit Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and accountants Duncan and Toplis, said billions of pounds could be “wiped out” as a result of the virus.
But Councillor Colin Davie, executive member for economy and place at the county council, said there was “no reason” why the county would not return better from the pandemic.
In Greater Lincolnshire, tourism generated an estimated £2.4 billion last year with 2.1 million people visiting the county in the summer and spring.
The lockdown restrictions will have a knock-on effect on overall visitor numbers and income for next year as a result of resorts shutting down.
But Charlotte Goy, interim Chief Executive of Visit Lincoln, said, while sectors such as hospitality and tourism have been the hardest hit, things will get better.
Quote Message: While business owners might be firefighting right now, I’d urge them to also think about the future and plan for their recovery. Lincolnshire has several attributes which should mean we’re well placed to capitalise when people start to go on holiday again when restrictions lift." from Charlotte Goy Interim Chief Executive of Visit Lincoln
While business owners might be firefighting right now, I’d urge them to also think about the future and plan for their recovery. Lincolnshire has several attributes which should mean we’re well placed to capitalise when people start to go on holiday again when restrictions lift."
Lincolnshire's hospitals coping ahead of 'surge'
Hospital bosses in Lincolnshire say the system is coping with the current coronavirus pandemic but they're expecting a "surge" in the coming weeks.
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This morning there were 78 confirmed cases in the county.
The Chief Executive of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Andrew Morgan, says protective equipment is getting through to the frontline.
Latest coronavirus figures for Lincolnshire
A total of 78 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lincolnshire, according to the county's Director of Public Health.
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Professor Derek Ward confirmed the latest figures speaking on BBC Radio Lincolnshire earlier this morning.
To date, six people have died in the county after testing positive for the virus.
However he said both figures are expected to rise in the coming days.
As of 09:00 on Monday a total of 134,946 people have been tested in the UK, of which 112,805 were confirmed negative and 22,141 were confirmed positive.
As of 29 March, 1,408 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus have died.
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Police to stop front desk services at majority of stations
Lincolnshire Police is to close the front desks at all but two of its police stations in a bid to reduce social contact.
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From Thursday the front counter service will be stopped until further notice at all stations except South Park, in Lincoln, and Boston.
A police spokesperson said: "These are difficult decisions in difficult times but made with the upmost concern for the safety of the public and our staff whilst making sure we continue to deliver our service in the most effective way.
"With two stations open, it means that there is an opportunity to attend if you absolutely need to."
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County will bounce back after virus, say tourism bosses
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Tourism bosses in Lincolnshire have been assured that the sector will “bounce back” from the Coronavirus crisis.
Officials from Visit Lincoln, Lincolnshire County Council and accountants Duncan and Toplis, said billions of pounds could be “wiped out” as a result of the virus.
But Councillor Colin Davie, executive member for economy and place at the county council, said there was “no reason” why the county would not return better from the pandemic.
In Greater Lincolnshire, tourism generated an estimated £2.4 billion last year with 2.1 million people visiting the county in the summer and spring.
The lockdown restrictions will have a knock-on effect on overall visitor numbers and income for next year as a result of resorts shutting down.
But Charlotte Goy, interim Chief Executive of Visit Lincoln, said, while sectors such as hospitality and tourism have been the hardest hit, things will get better.
Lincolnshire's hospitals coping ahead of 'surge'
Hospital bosses in Lincolnshire say the system is coping with the current coronavirus pandemic but they're expecting a "surge" in the coming weeks.
This morning there were 78 confirmed cases in the county.
The Chief Executive of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Andrew Morgan, says protective equipment is getting through to the frontline.
Latest coronavirus figures for Lincolnshire
A total of 78 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Lincolnshire, according to the county's Director of Public Health.
Professor Derek Ward confirmed the latest figures speaking on BBC Radio Lincolnshire earlier this morning.
To date, six people have died in the county after testing positive for the virus.
However he said both figures are expected to rise in the coming days.
As of 09:00 on Monday a total of 134,946 people have been tested in the UK, of which 112,805 were confirmed negative and 22,141 were confirmed positive.
As of 29 March, 1,408 patients in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus have died.
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Police to stop front desk services at majority of stations
Lincolnshire Police is to close the front desks at all but two of its police stations in a bid to reduce social contact.
From Thursday the front counter service will be stopped until further notice at all stations except South Park, in Lincoln, and Boston.
A police spokesperson said: "These are difficult decisions in difficult times but made with the upmost concern for the safety of the public and our staff whilst making sure we continue to deliver our service in the most effective way.
"With two stations open, it means that there is an opportunity to attend if you absolutely need to."