OXFORD University has said some upcoming events will be cancelled following a second student testing positive for coronavirus.

In a statement this morning, however, the University said Public Health England (PHE) had completed its assessment of the student and advised it did not need 'to take any additional public health actions' in light of the two cases.

It added: "Regular University and college activity can continue as normal."

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The University, which revealed on Saturday a first student had tested positive for COVID-19 before on Monday confirming a second had been diagnosed, continued: "PHE is tracing all those who had close contact with either student.

"Everyone traced will be issued with health advice about symptoms and with emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after their contact with the confirmed students."

It added: "The colleges of the two students are providing them with all necessary support.

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"Other students and staff have been informed at both colleges.

"The University will continue to monitor the situation and will adjust its response as necessary."

The statement went on to say 'contingency planning is under way' and as a result some upcoming events are being cancelled' for a range of reasons'.

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It said 'all significant changes' would be updated on the University's website.

On Twitter, Oxford University added: "We appreciate it is a worrying time for our community but can assure you we have teams working on the latest advice and its implementation, how to keep our students and staff safe, and how to ensure those who need information get it as quickly as possible."