Eastleigh College to bring in stricter Covid-19 measures

Eastleigh College says after the Hampshire half term, as of next Monday, (Nov 8) stricter measures will be put in place including all on site learners being tested through the onsite test centre.

The college says that at the end of October it had lower infection rates than the regional average and operations were unaffected by infection rates.

But now, in recognition of the national and regional position the College has taken the decision to reintroduce some measures and hold a testing week in a bid to keep learners and staff safe.

• Eastleigh College opens Covid-19 testing centre on campus

Eastleigh College Apprenticeship Officer, Claire Seaborne, taking a Covid-19 test at the college's onsite testing centre

During the testing week all learners and staff will be required to wear a face mask or covering at all times when inside.

These will only be allowed to be removed when; both seated and eating, and when staff are seated in their own office.

At the end of the week of testing, the College is due to provide an update to learners and staff on case numbers, Government advice and any other factors to inform the College’s planning.

Paul Cox, Chief Executive and Principal said: “We would like to thank the entire College community for continuing to work together and being so instrumental in our COVID response.

"Our top priority is keeping all learners and staff safe, and for that reason we feel that a testing week is essential. Throughout the pandemic our plans have been well received by our learners and staff and I am confident this will continue.”

Since January 2021 the Eastleigh College onsite test centre has remained fully open and can process over 300 tests a day.