Derbyshire students in 'self-isolation' in coronavirus response

Although completely healthy and showing no symptoms of coronavirus, the isolation has been advised as a precautionary measure following advice from National Health England.

The students will remain in isolation for 14 days, as per the advice.

The university, which has campuses in Derby, Buxton and Chesterfield, has not said which part of the university the isolated students are at.

A spokesperson for the university said: “We have a very small number of students who travelled back from Wuhan before the travel restrictions were put in place.

“They are self-isolating for the required 14 day period as a precaution, and are being supported by our student living and wellbeing teams. All are currently fit and well.

“Our Student Wellbeing team is in regular contact with Public Health England. We are ensuring that all our staff and students are aware of their advice and are providing frequent updates.

“In common with all other UK universities, we are in close contact with our Chinese students both here in the UK and those who remain in China due to the travel restrictions.”

This follows the confirmation of two cases of the virus in the UK. The Chinese tourists who tested positive stayed at a hotel in York before being taken to Newcastle to be treated while they are quarantined.