A STUDENT at Colchester Sixth Form College has tested positive for coronavirus, bosses have announced.

The news has been announced in an email to parents from principal Ian McNaughton, which has been seen by the Gazette.

Public Health England have been notified and have advised the college, in North Hill, no further action is necessary.

This is because the student in question was last in college four days before developing symptoms.

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