Coronavirus Information and Guidance

Coronavirus: information and guidance to protect our college community

We continue to monitor the situation closely following the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19), and are taking steps, in line with Government guidance, to minimise the risk to our college community. The health and wellbeing of our staff, visitors and students remains paramount.

The college is following the latest guidance from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. We are also following the latest advice of the Department of Health and Social Care; and Public Health England (PHE) which applies to all staff, students and visitors:

What you need to do if you’ve travelled overseas recently

We are asking anyone who has returned from Iran; ‘special care zones’ in South Korea; and China in the last 14 days to follow the advice provided by the Government. You should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu, even if you do not have symptoms of the virus which include a fever, a cough, or difficulty breathing. Please call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area.

Those returning from Northern Italy (defined as a line above, and not including, Pisa, Florence and Rimini) who have symptoms, however mild, should follow the guidelines above. You do not need to self-isolate if you have no symptoms.

Those who have returned from other high risk countries (currently Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia)  in the last 14 days should follow the advice provided by the Government.

Anyone showing any symptoms, however minor, should follow the advice here, stay indoors and call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the country.

If you have travelled elsewhere and have flu symptoms you should call NHS 111, in line with Government advice.

Please follow these guidelines if you, or anyone you live with, are asked to self-isolate.

What you can do to protect our College community

We rely on everyone to play their part and be open and honest about any potential level of risk.

Colds and flu are common at this time of year, and there are simple steps that can be taken to minimise the spread of viruses generally. The NHS recommends that you:

  • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or sneeze. Then throw away the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

If you have any queries about the coronavirus (Covid-19), the UK Government website is being regularly updated with the latest information.

  • Advice for staff

    What should I do if I’ve returned from an affected or high risk area?

    We are asking anyone who has returned from Iran; ‘special care zones’ in South Korea; and China in the last 14 days to follow the advice provided by the Government,Coronavirus contact info@mrcollege.ac.uk and let their line manager know they have done so. You should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu, even if you do not have symptoms of the virus. Please call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area.

    Those returning from Northern Italy (defined as a line above, and not including, Pisa, Florence and Rimini) who have symptoms, however mild, should follow the guidelines above. You do not need to self-isolate if you have no symptoms.

    Those who have returned from other high risk countries (currently Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia)  in the last 14 days should follow the advice provided by the Government, contact info@mrcollege.ac.uk and let their line manager know they have done so.

    Anyone showing any symptoms, however minor, should follow the advice here, stay indoors and call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the country.

    I have flu symptoms but haven’t recently returned from any of the affected countries – what should I do?

    If you have travelled elsewhere and have flu symptoms you should call NHS 111, in line with Government advice.

  • Advice for students

    What should I do if I’ve returned from affected or high risk countries?

    We are asking anyone who has returned from Iran; ‘special care zones’ in South Korea; and China in the last 14 days to follow the advice provided by the Government, contact info@mrcollege.ac.uk and their course tutor. You should immediately stay indoors and avoid contact with other people as you would with the flu, even if you do not have symptoms of the virus. Please call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the area.

    Those returning from Northern Italy (defined as a line above, and not including, Pisa, Florence and Rimini) who have symptoms, however mild, should follow the guidelines above. You do not need to self-isolate if you have no symptoms.

    Those who have returned from other high risk countries (currently Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia) in the last 14 days should follow the advice provided by the Government, Coronavirus contact info@mrcollege.ac.uk and their course tutor.

    Anyone showing any symptoms, however minor, should follow the advice here, stay indoors and call NHS 111 to inform them of your recent travel to the country.

    I have a fever, a cough, or difficulty breathing but haven’t recently returned from any of the affected countries – what should I do?

    If you have travelled elsewhere and have these symptoms you should call NHS 111, in line with Government advice.

  • Advice for visitors

    How do I know if it’s safe for me to visit the College campuses?

    We are working hard to reduce the risk of contagion for our staff, students and visitors.
    We will not allow any visitors to our campuses or halls of residence who in the last 14 days have been exposed to Covid-19 and/or have returned from:

    • Iran; ‘special care zones’ in South Korea; and China;
    • Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, with symptoms, however mild, of a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath. Those returning from this area with no symptoms may visit the College.
    • Northern Italy (defined as a line above, and not including, Pisa, Florence and Rimini) with symptoms, however mild, of a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath. Those returning from this area with no symptoms may visit the,ollege.

    Visitors will receive an email in advance of their arrival to alert them to this policy.

    For further information, please contact info@mrcollege.ac.uk

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