72 students self-isolating and fines given out as positive covid-19 cases follow weekend parties in Aberdeen University halls
A number of students tested positive on Tuesday meaning all of those in the Wavell House halls are now self-isolating for 14 days, two separate parties at another block of Aberdeen Uni halls were broken up by Police on Saturday.
Last updated 23rd Sep 2020
72 students are self-isolating in Aberdeen University Waveell House halls after a number of residents in the unit tested positive for covid-19.
Following this, it has emerged that police were forced to break up two parties outside the Hillhead Halls of residence this past weekend, with student involved being issued with fines according to the University.
A University of Aberdeen spokesperson said:
“We are aware of social gatherings outside Hillhead Halls of Residence at the weekend. We have written to all residents reminding them they are required to adhere to Scottish Government and our own University guidance on Covid-19.
“We are working closely with Police Scotland who are doing regular patrols of our campus and we are enhancing our own security at the Halls to ensure everyone follows the guidelines including the wearing of face coverings and physical distancing rules.
“Breaches such as those that occurred at the weekend will not be tolerated and as a result of non-compliance with the guidelines, and by failing to take action following warnings from our staff, the students involved are being issued with a fine.”