Changes to self-isolation and positive COVID case reporting process
09 Oct 2020
Colleagues and students now need to report directly through our online form
Dear colleague
The process for staff and students reporting that they are self-isolating or have tested positive for COVID-19 has been revised, based on feedback from Schools and is designed to simplify the process.
The changes are:
- Students and staff testing positive or having to self-isolate for any of these reasons must now report directly through this online reporting form.
- Staff who complete the form should inform their line manager in line with the usual sickness reporting procedure. If you are well and able to work from home, you should do so.
- Students can contact their School for advice on academic concerns.
- Support for students in Halls will be handled through the triage process following the completion of the online reporting form.
- Campus Life will identify welfare concerns raised in student self-reports and liaise with students and other colleagues to arrange support as appropriate.
- Campus Life will identify instances where students have been on campus in the 72 hours before symptoms/positive test and liaise with Estates.
Completing the form allows our University to provide support, ensure safety on campus is maintained, and work efficiently with Public Health England.
Students who are self-isolating should be directed to our comprehensive support package.
Our University will continue to report new positive COVID-19 cases daily.
Thank you for your continuing support and cooperation which helps keep each other safe.
Professor Nalin Thakkar
Chair of Campus Reopening Group and Vice President for Social Responsibility