Two NESCOL pupils test positive for Coronavirus

Information and guidance has been issued to students and staff.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 24th Sep 2020

Information has been issued to students and staff from North East Scotland College after two students tested positive for coronavirus.

They are both self-isolating and are not believed to be linked.

NESCol Principal Neil Cowie said: “The health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors to our facilities is our priority and NESCol has extensive measures in place to protect all those connected to the College, including protocols to respond in the event of a case being identified within those groups.

“We can confirm that we have been informed of two positive Coronavirus tests relating to students These cases are not believed to be linked and the individuals are following advice to self-isolate. Our best wishes go to those students and we will provide any support required.

“These isolated cases, which relate to individuals on separate courses at our Altens Campus, have been handled in accordance with established procedures and, after liaising with health protection teams, there is no requirement for any additional action to be taken by NESCol or members of our College community.”