But the redbrick university, which confirmed the news, has stressed the risk of infection being passed on campus is "low". Public Health England (PHE) has given advice to the Russell Group university. A spokesman for PHE said: "Public Health England (PHE) have informed us that one of the two individuals to have tested positive for coronavirus is a student at the University of York. "Our immediate concerns are for the affected student and family, along with the health and continued wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors." "The University has set up a call centre over the weekend for anyone who has any further concerns or inquiries.

Source: Daily Mirror February 01, 2020 11:43 UTC