An individual at a university in Scotland has tested positive for the coronavirus.
NHS chiefs confirmed that the person who attends the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in Hamilton contracted the deadly virus.
News of the latest case came in a joint statement from NHS Lanarkshire and the university which confirmed all campus buildings will remain open.
It's believed the person concerned had " limited contact " with a group of individuals at the university.
The Scottish Government announced yesterday the number of people who have tested positive for the virus has reach 18, up by two on Saturday.
The statement read: "NHS Public Health officials have notified the University that an individual at the Lanarkshire Campus has tested positive for Cornoavirus.
"The individual is being treated in hospital and is giving no cause for concern.
"As a University community we wish them a swift and full recovery.
"The person concerned had limited contact with a small group of individuals at the University .
"All have been contacted, are well and have no symptoms.
"We are fully aware and appreciate the concerns people have about coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) at this time, however Public Health officials have reassured that the risk of contracting coronavirus from this individual is extremely low.
"In line with Public Health advice, all UWS campuses remain fully open and operational and students and staff should attend as normal.
"The University continued to follow all necessary infection, prevention and precautions in line with Public Health guidance.
"The best way for people to protect themselves and others is to wash their hands with soap and water, or use a sanitiser gel, regularly throughout the day.
"People should also avoid touching surfaces then their mouth or eyes.
"They should also attempt to catch any cough or sneeze in a tissue, bin it, and wash their hands."
In the UK three people have now died of coronavirus after a man in his 60s passed away yesterday.
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