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Virus 'outbreak' at Scots uni halls of residence as 500 students self-isolate

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Covid-19 outbreak in university accommodation. One positive case and a few suspected cases have been detected at Parker House in Dundee.

All 500 students living in the private halls of residence have been told to self-isolate until further contact tracing has been completed.

The single positive case attends Abertay University.NHS Tayside chiefs confirmed the potential outbreak late on Tuesday night.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.

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