MULTIPLE clusters of coronavirus cases have been identified at Aberdeen University.
More than 62 cases have been confirmed, with links to halls of residence, private halls and flats, as well as a bar near the university.
A spokesperson for the incident management team said: “A multi-agency investigation is ongoing into 62 cases of Covid-19 identified within the University of Aberdeen student population. This figure includes those living in various locations, including university halls of residence, private flats and private halls elsewhere.
“The cases are currently not being treated as a single cluster. Investigations are ongoing and efforts are being made to identify any linkages between them.
“We are aware of a number of cases who have attended at The Bobbin, on King Street, Aberdeen, on or after September 17.
“Aberdeen City Council officers have visited the premises and informed the IMT they are satisfied with the measures in place. The bar has provided full customer lists at the request of the IMT for Test & Protect tracing.
“There is currently no evidence of spread to the wider community and, working with the university, various control measures have been implemented in an effort to curb the risk of any further transmission.”
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