Scottish University student contracts coronavirus as cases increase across the country

A student at a Scottish University has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The individual at the University of the West of Scotland’s Hamilton Campus is currently being treated in hospital.

A joint statement issued by the University and NHS Lanarkshire said the student has had “limited contact” with others and the risk of further infection in this case is “very low.”

An individual at a Scots university has tested positive for coronavirus

The statement reads: "NHS Public Health officials have notified the University that an individual at the Lanarkshire Campus has tested positive for coronavirus.

"The individual is being treated in hospital and is giving no cause for concern. As a University community we wish them a swift and full recovery.

"The person concerned had limited contact with a small group of individuals at the University. All have been contacted, are well and have no symptoms.

“We are fully aware and appreciate the concerns people have about coronavirus (COVID-19) at this time, however Public Health officials have reassured that the risk of contracting coronavirus from this individual is extremely low.

"In line with Public Health advice, all UWS campuses remain fully open and operational, and students and staff should attend as normal.

"The University continues to follow all necessary infection, prevention and precautions in line with Public Health guidance."

The case brings the total of coronavirus cases in Lararkshire to two, with another 16 confirmed cases elsewhere in Scotland including Lothian and Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

As of Sunday, March 8, 8, 1957 tests have been carried out in Scotland, of these 1,939 were negative and 18 positive.