Thousands of freshers imprisoned in halls as Covid-hit universities face calls to close
(World News UK)

THOUSANDS of university students are imprisoned in halls amid calls to shut Covid-hit campuses. More than 500 cases have been reported across 30 sites, forcing students to be isolated in areas rife with the virus. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates 5 5 But many of the youngsters are partying to relieve boredom while others have questioned why they were told to return to accommodation when teaching is done remotely. And students are also furious that they have to pay full tuition fees to simply sit in their rooms. Phoebe, one...