Hundreds of students reportedly self-isolating at Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle
Hundreds of students across Universities in Newcastle are now self-isolating, after 62 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across both the University of Newcastle, and Northumbria University campuses.
This is the latest figure since Friday 25th September - and the Universities say their 'Covid response teams' are working to contact anyone who may have been in contact with the students."We are supporting all those students who are self-isolating, providing them with food and other essential items, as well as welfare support including 24/7 online mental health support and one-to-one support from our wellbeing teams where required which is accessible through multiple channels."Newcastle City Council have been made aware of the situation and say they're working with the Universities to manage the outbreak.
The Diocese of Newcastle had to appeal for volunteers, saying that there are 'around 300 student households in private accommodation' who need the food deliveries.