I'm a PhD student and I'm worried by my university's coronavirus approach | Jafia Naftali Camara

My university is staying open for now, but I have no idea whether I'll be able to continue doing my research

On 11 March, the World Health Organisation declared coronavirus to be a pandemic. On 12 March, at the University of Bristol, where I conduct my research, news broke that a student had tested positive for coronavirus after returning home from abroad. Despite this, the university is still open. Although most courses have moved online, lots of students have remained on site and can still use campus facilities such as the gym. I'm finding the university's response unclear, confusing, and perhaps even irresponsible.

As a PhD student, my anxiety is growing as we wait for information about our academic status. The university previously announced that research had to continue and be supported. Yet cancelling lectures and assessments while keeping the university open and encouraging staff and research students to continue working seems counterintuitive.