43 Medical Students Covid +ve In Telangana Week After College Gala

Monday, 6 December 2021newsdesk

At least 43 medical students of Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences at Bommakal in Karimnagar district of Telangana have tested positive for COVID-19 forcing the authorities to suspend classes and shutting down the campus.

New Delhi, 06 December 2021

As per news report of NDTV, The college had held its annual day fest over a week ago and that could have been the source of spread of the virus. Karimnagar district medical and health officer Dr Juveria said the government had not been informed about the intention to conduct a physical gathering of so many people for the annual day event. Many were reportedly not wearing mask during the function. "So far 200 people have been tested. On Monday, there will be a special camp to test all 1,000 people on the campus,'' Dr Juveira said. Reports say 13 students tested positive on Saturday while another 26 tested positive on Sunday. All the students, staff are being tested and a sanitation drive was carried out.

Source - NDTV