Universities could face mini 'lockdowns' in November as government scientists warn coronavirus could spread among students like 'fresher's flu.' A new report from the government's SAGE advisory group has issued a series of stark warnings about how Covid-19 could spread among student communities.
It says 'significant' outbreaks are likely - and could affect every university campus if Britain's students soon follow school pupils in a return to classes.
The report warns outbreaks at universities could peak in the weeks before Christmas and the New Year- then spread back to students' hometowns as they return for the festive break.
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