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A student at Oxford University student has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the institution’s vice chancellor has told staff and students in an email.
In an email, which someone has kindly passed on to me, Louise Richardson wrote to students and colleagues on Saturday to say that the English national public health agency, Public Health England (PHE), had confirmed the student had tested positive after returning from travel overseas.
She added that she was constrained in what she could say but the student was currently self-isolating and did not attend any university or college events after they fell ill.
“As a result, PHE has advised that the risk to other students and to staff is very low and that university and college activities can continue. They have also advised that we do not need to take any additional public health actions in light of this case.
“It is important to bear in mind that PHE does not consider individuals infectious until they develop symptoms. Colleagues have been working with PHE to ensure that anyone who was in contact with the student after they fell ill has been notified and is able to gain access to both information and support.
The university had anticipated this eventuality and had been preparing for it for some weeks now, added Richardson.
“Moreover, given the rate of infection across the country, there will in all likelihood be other cases. I know this news will be upsetting to some of you. Support will be available through Student Welfare and through Colleges and Departments.”
Courtesy of theguardian.com
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