A SECOND Oxford University student has tested positive for coronavirus.
In a statement, the University said Public Health England had confirmed the diagnosis, which follows a first case at the weekend.
It said: "Our priority is providing support for affected students and their families, as well as offering support and information to other university staff, students, visitors and the local community.
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"This brings the total number of confirmed cases to two."
The University said PHE was currently assessing the individual and contacting those who had close contact with the students and will issue them with health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed case.
PHE will also be advising the University on any necessary next steps.
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The statement added: "Once we have additional advice from PHE on whether we need to take further precautions we will make an announcement on the website, social media and through staff and student communications.
"Information for staff and students continued to be updated on our coronavirus information pages, and further online advice can be found on the NHS 111 online service."
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