There has been a rise in positive coronavirus cases amongst university students in Birmingham with over 500 cases in total.
Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University (BCU) confirmed there has been a total of 160 positive cases between September 14 and October 7. 125 of the students were off campus, 33 on campus and 3 members of staff.
University of Birmingham
On Tuesday, University of Birmingham reported a total of 307 students tested positive for coronavirus between September 30 and September 6. 155 of these students where on campus two days prior to getting tested positive.
A University of Birmingham spokesperson told Birmingham Eastside:
“The University has a robust internal track and trace system which is triggered if any student or member of staff reports that they have tested positive for COVID-19.
For students in University accommodation, there are already arrangements in place to provide food and support to those who need to self-isolate should they be needed. While some students are self-isolating, no area of the University is in lockdown. “
Aston University
Aston University has reported 59 positive cases amongst 15,000 student base and two staff members testing positive for the virus.
The positive test results came as a seven day aggregated number of reported cases.
An Aston University spokesperson said:
“The staff and students affected are self-isolating in accordance with public health guidance and are being fully supported by the University.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, taking appropriate action as necessary.“
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