ANOTHER student at Aberystwyth University has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total to more than 30 cases since September.

Aberystwyth University, which reports its cases on a daily basis, said on Tuesday, 13 October that one student had tested positive for the virus in the preceding 24 hours.

Since the return of students to the town, cases reported among the student population now stand at 32.

The figures are based on the university’s monitoring system, and are reported to the institution “on the basis of positive tests".

Numbers of cases among staff are not currently reported because of the risk of identifying the individuals affected.

The university said: “Our priority is the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and the wider community here in Aberystwyth.

“We’re working closely with the Ceredigion Contact Tracing team, and we are supporting all those affected by this awful virus.

“We have taken comprehensive steps to adapt our campus and our teaching and learning to protect the health and well-being of students, staff and the wider community.

“We are working alongside our partners in Hywel Dda Health Board, Public Health Wales, Ceredigion County Council and others to implement any steps identified to reduce the risk of further transmission locally.”