STUDENTS who are living in university halls and flats cannot to back to their parents' homes, Scotland's national clinical director has confirmed.
Professor Jason Leitch made the comment after more than 600 students were told to self-isolate after a “significant outbreak” of coronavirus was detected at Glasgow University.
He tweeted: "Was asked last night whether students in halls and flats can go back to parents’ homes. To clarify, they are a separate household. There are exceptions, eg caring responsibilities, but the law is clear: they can’t meet indoors with another household – even mum and dad. Sorry."
Was asked last night whether students in halls and flats can go back to parents’ homes. To clarify, they are a separate household. There are exceptions, eg caring responsibilities, but the law is clear: they can’t meet indoors with another household – even mum and dad. Sorry.
— Jason Leitch (@jasonleitch) September 24, 2020
Tighter restrictions being reintroduced in Scotland mean households are not allowed to mix within homes.
Leitch says he is “very concerned” about the outbreaks, which are centred on two halls of residence in Glasgow.
READ MORE: Glasgow University outbreak: 124 students test positive for Covid-19
Glasgow University has said the Murano Street and Cairncross accommodation blocks are involved and the infections have been linked to social activity at the start of Freshers Week.
Other outbreaks include Abertay in Dundee and the University of Aberdeen.
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