Lincoln County Hospital struggles with virus numbers

England is facing a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stop a surge in COVID-19 infections that is threatening to overwhelm its hospitals. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a tough new stay-at-home order for England that takes effect at midnight Tuesday and includes shutting schools, restaurants and all non-essential shops, and won’t be reviewed until at least mid-February.

Lincoln Hospital declared a critical incident following an increase in patients being admitted, British broadcaster Sky News reported, and experts warned other hospitals were also under huge pressure. Britain’s statistics office says about one in every 50 people in England had the coronavirus in the last week. The government aims to vaccinate more than 13 million people, including those over 70, by February 15.