Exeter University has issued a response following confirmed Coronavirus cases at Penryn Campus.

Posted on the University of Exeter, Cornwall social media page, the University confirmed that after "careful analysis" of the cases it was shown that students arrived from their home towns and cities carrying the virus and this had been passed on to their close contacts and housemates.

Mike Shore-Nye, Registrar at the University of Exeter said:

"Today, we know from Public Health England that of the 58 cases reported in Devon over the past 7 days a little over half are attributable to the University. In Cornwall, there are less than 5 cases at the University.

"At this stage, there is no evidence of wider community transmission."

The University also wanted to highlight reports of students breaking the rules and that sanctions could be handed out.

Mike Shore-Nye continued:

"It's the news no-one in our community wanted though, and while I know there have been pictures and reports of young people breaking the rules, the vast majority of our 25,000 students have behaved impeccably.

"I also want us to remember that many of these young people are away from home for the first time and already had a difficult start to adulthood with now further pressures and consequences to face. Some will receive sanctions and fines but most deserve our understanding and support.

"We are working with local health teams on any actions required and continue to communicate directly with students on the necessity to follow Covid-19 rules fully."

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