116 more test positive at Dharwad institute, taking total infected to 182; two hostels sealed
A health worker inoculates a woman with a dose of Covishield on the outskirts of Bangalore. File pic
As many as 116 more people, mostly students, from SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital in Dharwad of Karnataka, have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of infections there to 182, official sources said on Friday.
ADVERTISEMENT
Two hostels of the institution were sealed on Thursday, after 66 medical students had tested positive.
According to official sources, 690 people including students, staff and primary contacts have been tested so far.
Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil on Thursday had said, a students’ event almost a week ago, might have resulted in the spread of COVID infections.
Noting that some parents had also attended the event, officials said, all parents who attended have also been asked to undergo tests.
All those who tested positive have been isolated, they said, adding that those infected were all fully vaccinated, and have shown very mild symptoms.
Meanwhile, Eleven of the 48 Indian Forest Service officers, who had gone for a mid-career training programme to Lucknow from Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy in Dehradun, have tested positive for COVID-19 on their return, in yet another case of cluster infection.
Explain stand on booster: HC to govt
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to clarify its stand on administering a booster dose to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it does not want a second-wave-like situation on account of being conservative.
A bench headed by Justice Vipin Sanghi observed that while the western countries are advocating the administration of a booster dose, Indian experts were of the view that there was no medical evidence to support it. “We need to know from experts. It should not be based on economics...,” said the bench also comprising Justice Jasmeet Singh.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
