THREE more Oxford University students have tested positive for coronavirus. 

The University said in a statment today that Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed the new COVID-19 cases.

It added: "All three are in self-isolation and are being provided with all necessary support and medical advice.

"This brings the total number of confirmed cases at the University to five students."

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The University continued: "Our priority is providing support for affected students and their families, as well as offering support and information to other university staff, students, visitors and the local community.

"PHE is currently assessing the most-recently diagnosed individuals and contacting those who had close contact with them.

"All close contacts will be issued with health advice about symptoms and emergency contact details to use if they become unwell in the 14 days after contact with the confirmed cases.

"PHE will also be advising the University on any necessary next steps."

The statement added the University was continuing 'to monitor the coronavirus situation' and will 'adjust its response as necessary'.

It went one: "Contingency planning is under way and as a result some upcoming events are being cancelled for a range of reasons. All significant changes will be updated on this website.

"We ask all University members to refer only to official sources of information.

"Information for staff and students will be updated on this webpage, and further online advice can be found on the NHS 111 online service."

It comes as the total cases in the UK as of 9am today went up by its biggest so far, with now 590 positive tests.