University of Sheffield cancels 'face to face' teaching after member of staff tests positive for Coronavirus

The University of Sheffield is to suspend face-to-face teaching after a member of staff tested positive for Coronoavirus.

The suspension comes into force from Monday, meaning there will be no face-to-face lectures, seminars or tutorials - with plans in place to deliver teaching online.

The University says it is also aware of a small number of unrelated suspected student cases of the virus. It has released the following statement.