Out of date “sludge” and nuts for those with allergies have been served up for students stuck in lockdown as the UK is plunged into a second lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will outline tougher restrictions for parts of the country. Picture: Aaron Chown – WPA Pool/Getty ImagesMr Johnson’s government had been determined for students to return to classes following the initial lockdown that saw many miss up to six months off school. However an influx to university towns has seen cases spike with young people in particular driving a rise in the numbers.
She has shared pictures of students receiving out of date food, cupboards infested with mice and people with nut allergies being delivered almond muesli bars.Tess Bailee has created an Instagram account for students to share their experience. Picture: Instagram.Students have been disappointed by having to be quarantined in their first term. Picture: Instagram.
She also questioned how much profit the university was making from the students, saying rather than receiving hot meals and hybrid teaching they were being subject to a “slow burn” of the virus which could see them yo yo in and out of isolation all year. “We have teams of staff working 24 hours a day to provide those who are self-isolating in our catered and self-catered residences with three meals a day – including ready-to-heat meals – in line with their dietary requirements and preferences. Essential items are also being delivered on request,” the university told theUK IN GRIP OF SECOND WAVE
Health authorities have issued clear warnings in recent weeks the UK is on track for a significant second wave amid autumn weather that forces activities indoors, along with the return of schools and universities.
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