Group of students and lecturer at Inverness College UHI asked to self-isolate after student tests positive for coronavirus
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Areas of Inverness College UHI are being deep cleaned after a student tested positive for coronavirus.
The case has prompted five students and one lecturer to be asked to self-isolate.
The student, who is well, is self-isolating at home after attending a face-to-face class at the college last week.
The confirmed case is not connected to the student residences at Inverness Campus.
A college spokeswoman said: "Following discussions with the local health protection team, we have asked staff and students in the affected area to go home today to allow a deep clean of affected areas. They will be able to return to campus once this has been done.
"We have also been in touch with students who may have been in contact with the Covid-19 case last week, for their information.
"At Inverness College UHI, the majority of students are studying remotely in semester one. A small number of our further education students and apprentices are coming onto campus for face-to-face delivery, where this is important.
"We’ve been working closely with the Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) in Inverness to ensure a safe learning environment for those students and staff coming onto campus. Further information is available here: www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/coronavirus
"We continue to ask all our students and staff to remain vigilant and to follow the Scottish Government guidance.
"Dedicated student support staff continue to work with students to provide help and advice."
