HYDERABAD: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has advised students to return to their homes to minimise the risk of exposure to Covid-19. Recently, the UoH recorded 38 Covid-19 cases.
Expressing deep concern over the increasing number of cases, UoH urged students staying in hostels and other campus residences to return home as all classes and examinations will be conducted online.
Admitting that the university has limited resources to isolate infected students, officials said that increase in cases is causing stress on student welfare and healthcare systems available on the campus.
The UoH Health Centre is making self-testing kits available at the pharmacy for those experiencing symptoms.
“The UoH will not be able to accommodate infected students and staff beyond a point. Therefore, we appeal to them to return to the safety of their homes,” said prof BJ Rao, UoH vice-chancellor. “While we are making all efforts to address the evolving situation, we may be forced to escalate our decision if the numbers increase,” the vice-chancellor added.
The UoH Task Force, meanwhile, has recommended that classes continue online for all semesters. The end-semester evaluation will also be conducted in online/open-book/take-home mode as was done during the second wave of Covid-19.
