STUDENTS across Ceredigion are being asked to stay at their university accommodation during the coronavirus firebreak lockdown and not travel to their home addresses or stay with others.

The Welsh Government has announced the two-week firebreak lockdown will begin tomorrow (Friday, October 23) until Monday, November 9, in an attempt to regain control of the coronavirus in Wales.

This means that people will be required to stay at home and non-essential businesses will close. However, the Welsh Government has said that face-to-face learning should continue in universities.

A spokesperson for Ceredigion council said: “Ceredigion residents who are currently away at colleges or universities across Wales or the United Kingdom must stay at those locations and not return home to the county to visit family or friends.

“We understand that this is a challenging time for families, but travelling back and forth poses a risk of spreading the virus to new and different areas in our communities.

“We ask people to abide and follow these rules strictly to protect the wider community and the high percentage of elderly population that live in Ceredigion.

“Similarly, Ceredigion County Council is continuing to work closely with the two universities in the county, which include Aberystwyth University and the Lampeter Campus at University of Wales Trinity St David.

“We ask all students who are studying at these establishments to remain in their university accommodation and not travel to their home addresses during this period. Both universities will continue to provide a combination of face-to-face education and online provision.

“Students should also self-isolate in their university accommodation if they have symptoms or have been contacted by the Contact Tracing Team, and must not return home to visit family or friends.

“We thank everyone for following the guidelines. Stay apart to play your part. Together, we can keep Ceredigion safe."