Surveillance in schools and colleges stepped up

The Health Department has stepped up surveillance in schools and colleges in the wake of sporadic cases of COVID-19 infection among students and teachers.According to informed sources, at least 18 cas

The Health Department has stepped up surveillance in schools and colleges in the wake of sporadic cases of COVID-19 infection among students and teachers.

According to informed sources, at least 18 cases were reported in 17 schools and colleges in the district since the reopening of schools for senior grade students and colleges on September 1. Out of 18 patients reported positive for the infections, 14 were school students and 4 were college students.

At least one positive case was reported in 13 schools. At a school in Lalgudi two students were tested positive. Most of the schools, where fresh cases of COVID-19 had been reported, were in Tiruchi city.