Hundreds of Dundee Students told to self-isolate
All 500 residents are being told to self isolate after a positive case is detected.
Hundreds of students at halls of residence in Dundee are being told to self isolate.
One positive case and a number of suspected cases of Covid-19 have been detected at the Parker House flats in the city.
All 500 residents at the private accommodation, who are students across the city's universities and colleges, are being told to self isolate.
Close contacts of the positive case, who is a student of Abertay University, are being contacted.
Dr Daniel Chandler, associate director of public health, said: "We know from outbreaks in other university settings across Scotland that the virus can spread very quickly in student accommodation.
"Therefore, as a precautionary measure, we are contacting all residents of Parker House and advising them to self-isolate immediately.
"Further investigation and contact tracing are continuing and we will review this advice in the coming days.
"It is really important that any residents who develop symptoms book a test as soon as possible."
Professor Nigel Seaton, principal of Abertay University, said, "Our students in Parker House are being supported to self-isolate safely and we will remain in regular daily contact with them.
"The university already has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place on campus, in line with national guidance, and the campus will remain open.
"We have contacted students and staff to remind them of their personal responsibilities in relation to Covid safety and to inform them of today's changes in Scottish Government guidance."
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