29 September 2020: University of Southampton: “The University of aware of four confirmed cases of Covid-19 amongst our students.” Source: Internal email.

3 October: “THE University of Southampton has confirmed four students have tested positive for Covid-19.” Southern Daily Echo.

5 October 2020: University of Southampton: “There are now 12 coronavirus cases amongst University of Southampton students. A University spokesperson has confirmed to the Soton Tab: “The University has 12 known active cases of COVID-19 among its students and two cases among staff. All are self-isolating, along with any close contacts, in line with government guidance”. The Tab. Daily Echo.

13 October 2020: Southampton start releasing numbers: 19 active student cases, no staff cases.