DHARWAD: The number of new Covid cases continued to rise in SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad. On Saturday, 77 more students and staff members tested positive, bringing the total number of cases on the campus to 281.
According to deputy commissioner Nitesh Patil, 281 people, including students and faculty members, tested positive in the last 2-3 days. All infected individuals have been isolated and quarantined for treatment. Those who provided swab samples for testing have been asked to be quarantined until the results are available. Samples of 1,822 faculty members have been sent for tests.
The college authorities said 281 students and staff members have tested positive, of whom only 4 students and 2 staff members are having mild symptoms and the rest are asymptomatic. In accordance with district administration orders, the hospital’s out-patient services have been suspended until further notice. Emergency services will continue to be provided.
