A new helpline has been launched for anyone concerned about coronavirus in schools, colleges and universities.
It comes after a student at Bournemouth University tested positive for COVID-19.
The number of confirmed cases in Dorset remains at three today, while the number of UK cases has risen by 54 to 373.
The helpline, set up by the Department of Education, is for anyone with questions about coronavirus in an education setting.
Got any questions about Coronavirus in an education setting?
— Department for Education (@educationgovuk) March 9, 2020
At the DfE we've got a helpline offering guidance for anyone with education related questions - from early years up to universities, plus parents. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVIDー19 pic.twitter.com/6j2cA5S89h
It's open 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday.
To use the service, call 0800 0468687 or email DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
A student from Bournemouth University has contracted coronavirus, it was confirmed yesterday, along with a staff member from Clarks in Poole and a gym-goer at The Gym Poole.
The student is currently self-isolating.
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