Hundreds of students in Dundee have been told to self-isolate after a suspected COVID-19 outbreak among those living in the halls of residence.
The university is popular with Northern Ireland’s students.
NHS Tayside is investigating one positive case and a small number of suspected cases linked to Parker House in Dundee.
The positive case is a student at Abertay University.
A total of 500 students at the accommodation have been affected.
They are self-isolating until contact tracing has been completed.
Dr Daniel Chandler, associate director of public health, said: “We know from outbreaks in other university settings across Scotland that the virus can spread very quickly in student accommodation.
“Therefore, as a precautionary measure, we are contacting all residents of Parker House and advising them to self-isolate immediately.
“Further investigation and contact tracing are continuing and we will review this advice in the coming days.
“It is really important that any residents who develop symptoms book a test as soon as possible.”
Meanwhile, Holy Cross College in Strabane, is closed today, due to two more confirmed cases in the school.
Unfortunately the school has had to close at very short notice this morning due to two further confirmed cases in the…
Posted by Holy Cross College on Wednesday, September 23, 2020