138 coronavirus cases detected in Dundee student parties outbreak
NHS Tayside says there is no evidence of a spike in the wider community.
Last updated 26th Mar 2021
Nearly 140 students in Dundee have now tested positive for coronavirus.
Its as an outbreak, linked to flat parties and gatherings continues to grow.
NHS Tayside says there is no evidence of a spike in the wider community.
A spokesperson for the health board said: “There are now 138 positive cases of COVID-19 associated with students in Dundee. There is no evidence of increasing cases amongst the wider community.
"Students have been given appropriate advice and contact tracing is continuing with close contacts self-isolating in accordance with national guidance.
"Support is available from local agencies and from the Universities for any students who are experiencing hardship due to having to self-isolate as a case or a contact.
“It is extremely important that all students who have been identified as close contacts, and anyone who has been to a social gathering with people from outside their own household from 13 March onwards, should book a PCR test as soon as possible.
“For students who test positive and are contacted by the Test and Protect Team it is essential that they provide information about all their recent contacts as it is this information which will help our contact tracing efforts to track and limit the spread of the virus.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and are working with our partners to limit further transmission.”
Infection was first detected among students at Dundee University last week, when just over 30 cases were linked to a gathering just off Perth Road.
Now Dundee University bosses have confirmed a 'series' of breaches have taken place, with many people seen gathering on Magdalen Green on St Patrick's Day.
Dundee University's principal is warning his students against breaching lockdown.
"I will not tolerate further gatherings or parties and we will be looking as a university and taking all the steps possible to ensure disciplinary procedures are brought to bare on those who've instigated this," said Professor Iain Gillespie.