COVID cases among those aged 20–24 in Oxford have doubled in the last week, according to new data reported by the government, in what may be the first indication of the impact of students returning to the city for Hilary Term.Â
"The University has confirmed 1 case of Covid-19 amongst staff and students from Early Alert Service tests for the 20th of February to 26th of February, with a positivity rate of 1.9% and 54 tests administered in total. This marks the lowest figures this term for positive test results, tests administered, and positivity rate."
"Despite higher cases in 0th week, both the number of positive tests and the positivity rate of tests conducted has remained low throughout term, with a slight spike in 2nd week. The number of tests conducted through the University’s Early Alert Service also appears to be slowly falling."
