Nearly 50 positive cases have apparently been recorded among trainees at the prestigious military academy in Berkshire.
Commanders are said to be furious after recruits from different “work bubbles” socialised together, the Daily Mail said.
A spokesman from the military academy said “decisive action” has been taken.
‘Decisive action’ has been taken at the academy (Steve Parsons/PA)
Cadets have reportedly been banned from using gym facilities, taking unsupervised exercise, smoking breaks, visits at the academy gates and drinking alcohol.
Most of the positive cases are said to have came from the 750 recruits, but four staff also caught the virus.
The outbreak has led to the cancellation of military exercises and some officer cadets could fail to complete their courses.
Coronavirus outbreak at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy after reported social distancing breach
Nearly 50 positive cases have been recorded
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (Image: Grahame Larter / Surrey Advertiser)
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SHARE after a in numbers of positive tests among the recruits.
“We have taken decisive action to put in place additional measures following an increase in positive Covid-19 tests and isolations at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, said Brig James Carr-Smith, Commander Sandhurst Group. By acting swiftly, we expect these measures will stop the spread of the virus and safeguard critical training.
“We take the health and well-being of our personnel very seriously and have lateral flow testing, robust social-distancing and hygiene measures in place to protect personnel and prevent further infections.”
The military academy trains officers for the British armed forces as well as cadets invited from around the world