Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Monday, 19 July 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Universities: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on what steps higher education institutions should take in preventing the spread of covid-19 infections from 16 August 2021, when the self-isolation rules change, for students recently turned 18 who have (a) had close contact with someone who has tested positive for covid-19 and (b) not yet had two doses of a covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

There have been no specific discussions. However, consideration was given to those recently turned 18 years old who will not have been fully vaccinated. We will provide further information shortly.

The Government has recently updated its guidance for higher education providers to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections, which is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

33194

Session

2021-22

Subjects

Disease control Universities Vaccination Students Coronavirus

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk