A TOTAL of 442 people have tested positive for Covid-19 at the University of Reading, according to the latest figures.

The university's Covid-19 dashboard dated Monday, January 25, reveals 442 people have tested positive for the virus since the start of the academic year (September 28, 2020).

This includes people who are no longer 'active'.

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A total of 379 students and 63 staff have tested positive.

The number of new daily cases stands at two.

This is the number of new Covid-19 positive test results reported to the university from students and staff in the previous 24 hours.

The seven-day rolling total of reported cases is 25 - this gives an indication of the number of current 'active' cases.

The website also details what happens when a student or staff member tests positive and support and advice available for students who are self-isolating.