What should students at the University of York do?
A student at the University of York has tested positive for coronavirus - so what is their advice to students?
The University said it has been advised by Public Health England (PHE) that the risk of infection on campus is low, because it is not thought the student came into contact with anyone there while they had symptoms.
But, recognising the 'concern and anxiety' the news will cause, the university has set up a special helpline.
Anyone with concern about their health in relation to coronavirus is advised to follow current advice from the PHE and call the NHS non-emergency line on 111.
The university said it continues to operate normally while monitoring the situation closely.
A spokesman said: 'We understand this development will cause concern and anxiety among our students, staff, and the wider community.
'PHE has advised us that the risk of infection being passed to others on campus is low.
'Current information from PHE suggests that the student did not come into contact with anybody on campus whilst they had symptoms, but investigations are ongoing to fully establish this.
'Our immediate concerns are for the affected student and family, along with the health and continued wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors.
'We are working closely with NHS services and Public Health England who are taking the lead in responding to the case. '
Concerned students can call the special helpline this weekend on 01904 809571.
Number of Chinese students at UK universities has soared in recent years
The number of Chinese students at UK universities has soared in recent years, and they are of increasing importance to the nation's higher education system.
In 2018/19, China sent more students to study at UK institutions than any other overseas country, according to data published earlier this month by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (Hesa).
Overall, a third of all international students, from countries outside the EU, are now from the Asian nation.
Chinese students are of 'phenomenal importance' to UK higher education, second only to British students, one expert said.
Unlike tuition fees for UK and EU undergraduates, which are capped at a maximum of £9,250, charges for those coming from nations outside the EU - including China - vary, and are typically considerably higher, as are those for post-graduate study.
An analysis of official data, published by the Times Higher Education magazine, found that in 2017/18, Chinese student fees were worth around £1.7 billion to UK higher education.
At five institutions, the analysis calculated more than 10% of all income came from these students.
Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute, said: 'Chinese students are phenomenally important, second only to British students in terms of importance.'
During Theresa May's tenure as Home Secretary and then Prime Minister, overall demand from international students for a UK university education fell, Mr Hillman said, in part due to visa rules.
But while numbers from many places, including the Indian sub-continent, stalled, demand from China bucked the trend, with numbers growing, he added.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7957645/Hunt-480-Wuhan-travellers-LOST-Britain.html
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