6 cases at Anna univ, 8 more in IIT

6 cases at Anna univ, 8 more in IIT

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

17.12.2020

Six hostel students at Anna University’s College of Engineering, Guindy, tested positive for Covid-19 even as eight more cases were reported from neighbouring Indian Institute of Technology–Madras. The case tally in IIT-Madras reached 191.

Tamil Nadu health secretary J Radhakrishnan, who visited both the campuses on Wednesday morning, said Covid-19 tests would be conducted for students residing on campuses across the state. “The positivity rate in Anna University is less than 1%. Most students who tested positive have undergone a battery of tests including blood profile, X-rays and CT scans. They are all doing well,” he said. Sanitation process has been initiated on both campuses.

The infection rate has been coming down steadily both in the city and the state. In the absence of a vaccine, people should continue wearing masks, he said. “Students cannot wear masks in dining rooms, and hence they must ensure they maintain social distancing. Colleges have been asked to offer takeaways for students. A few small mistakes will cause great danger,” he said.

While state has been fining people for not wearing masks, action will be initiated under the epidemic diseases act and the public health act if educational institutions do ensure people’s safety, he said.