As university Covid outbreaks continue, education secretary says some students may have to isolate before travelling

Some students in England would need to self-isolate and their classes be shifted online in order to go home for Christmas, the education secretary has announced.

In a statement to the Commons on students’ return to universities, which has so far resulted in Covid-19 outbreaks at 50 UK campuses, Gavin Williamson said his department would be issuing guidance on allowing students to return home over the Christmas break.

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