The government has confirmed that students will be allowed to go home for christmas and to spend the holidays with their families.
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The coronavirus pandemic currently doesn’t allow university students to travel home, and requires them to stay at their university accommodation.
But, between December 3rd and December 9th, students will be allowed to make a “staggered” return home.
The only condition is that students remain at their term time residence during the 4 week restrictions that are currently in place. If this requirement is fulfilled, they will be able to head home from the 3rd.
This is to try and ensure that the risk of virus transmission between University and home is minimal.
On top of this, the government recently announced that mass testing of universities, especially ones in high risk areas, will be carried out soon.
If a student tests positive, they’ll have to endure the standard 10 day isolation before going anywhere.
And, from December 9th, Universities are planning to move learning online for those who still have work to do.
The Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, said: “We know this Christmas will feel different, and following this incredibly difficult year we are delivering on our commitment to get students back to their loved ones as safely as possible for the holidays.
“We have worked really hard to find a way to do this for students, while limiting the risk of transmission. Now it is vital they follow these measures to protect their families and communities, and for universities to make sure students have all the well being support they need, especially those who stay on campus over the break.”
Those who are travelling back from campuses in other UK countries such as Wales and Scotland must be careful when coming in contact with people before of after leaving Uni, if they haven’t completed a 4 week period of restrictions. It’s advised that whoever this concerns follows the government’s guidelines.
