TEACHING in person has been suspended at Aberystwyth University following the confirmation of coronavirus cases.

On Saturday, two people ‘with connections’ to the university tested positive for coronavirus.

Sunday’s data from Public Health Wales showed that there had been four new cases in Ceredigion, taking the county’s total to 102.

In a statement today, Aberystwyth University said: “Following discussions with local partners on Sunday, 27 September, regarding the escalating risk of Covid-19 transmission, Aberystwyth University has taken the decision to suspend in-person teaching temporarily.

“This temporary suspension of in-person teaching came into effect on Monday 28 September.”

A spokesperson for the University added: “This has been a difficult call which is partly driven by uncertainty surrounding the scale of spread within our community. 

“This weekend we have had the first confirmed cases in the community connected with the university.

“We will be making further assessments of how to proceed with our plans to teach in person as further information is available to us. 

 

“We have also made clear to students that they should continue to: 

• Maintain 2m social distancing at all times – even within student accommodation for the time being.

• Use a face covering when in buildings – even in communal areas of student accommodation for the time being.

• Wash their hands regularly.

• Know who they are with – contact tracing saves lives.”

“In the meantime, we will continue to monitor the situation and act accordingly in close collaboration with local, regional and national agencies.”