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Time of India
an hour ago
- Health
- Time of India
Cusat suspends regular classes after outbreak of contagious diseases
Kochi: Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) suspended regular classes starting Friday until Tuesday after several students residing at the university hostels were diagnosed with contagious diseases, including chickenpox and H1N1. University registrar informed that online classes would be held during this period. "Vice-chancellor ordered that all regular classes in the university, from Aug 1, 2025, to Aug 5, 2025, will be conducted in online mode to avoid further spread of the contagious diseases reported from some of the university hostels," stated an email communication from the registrar sent to department heads of the varsity. The email communication sought all students in the university, except non-Keralites, to immediately vacate the rooms until Tuesday. According to students, more cases were reported at Sarovar Hostel and Anaswara Hostel. "At my hostel, at least six students were diagnosed with various diseases, including three students with chickenpox and two with H1N1, and a student earlier diagnosed with influenza," said a female student at Anaswara Hostel. She said the first H1N1 case was reported at the hostel on July 21, and another student was diagnosed on July 23. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Emergency Generators in Santiago De Cali: (Prices May Surprise You) Emergency Generator | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Though we sought an extended closure of the hostel during that time, it was not done. The university merely switched to online classes for a day," said the student. However, registrar Arun A U told TOI that there is no situation to panic as only four students were diagnosed with chicken pox, and the university was closed to reduce the spread of the disease. "When we initially switched classes to online mode for a day, students continued to stay at hostels. This led us to close down the hostel for a few days to ensure there is no spread of contagious diseases," said Arun. Arun also said the university informed Kalamassery municipality health wing to conduct fumigation on the campus, including hostels. The university also intends to implement extensive cleanliness measures to ensure students can continue their classes without interruption after they return from the break.
The Hindu
an hour ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Cusat shifts to online classes following spike in fever cases
Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has shifted the regular classes to online mode for five days from Friday (August 1, 2025) in view of the spike in fever cases on the main campus here. The inmates of various hostels were asked to vacate the facilities during this period. However, students belonging to outside States will be permitted to stay back, according to the authorities. The online sessions will be held from August 1 to August 5. The hostels will re-open on August 6. The fever cases, which included H1N1 and chickenpox, were mostly reported from hostels.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Cusat conducts online classes to prevent spread of viral fever
Kochi: Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has taken precautionary measures to stop the spread of viral fever and H1N1 on the campus after two students contracted H1N1. Some students are diagnosed with viral fever. "Vice-chancellor ordered to switch all regular classes in Cusat on Friday, to online mode due to the recent outbreak of viral fever H1N1, and influenza diseases reported from some corners," stated an email communication sent by university registrar to head of the departments on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, unit committee of SFI at the university too had written to registrar seeking the university to conduct classes online due to health concerns at the hostel. "Although only a few students have tested positive for H1N1, influenza and chickenpox, a significant number of students are currently showing symptoms of these infections," stated the letter written by SFI unit secretary Peeyoosh. Cusat registrar Arun A U told TOI that there is no situation of concern and mentioned that the decision is intended to curb the spread of fever during the monsoon. "Classes have been made online for just one day. Regular classes will continue on Monday. We also took the decision as students could go to their homes, as they can have extended time at home since it was a holiday on Thursday," said Arun.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Student tests positive for H1N1 fever at Cusat
The authorities of Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) said on Monday (July 21) that there has been a spike in fever cases on the campus. A student was tested positive for H1N1 fever. A hostel inmate, the student has left for home after it was confirmed, they said. Hostels have not been closed, though inmates have been told to comply with the guidelines. The departments have been told to switch to online classes, if about 50% of the students are experieincing fever. The fever situation is not alarming as there has been a general increase in such cases, they said.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Shifting of Atmospheric Sciences dept. to main Cusat campus opposed
A section of the faculty, students, and alumni of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has opposed the move to shift the department from the Lakeside (Marine) campus in the city to the university's main campus in Thrikkakara. They said the strength of the programme lies in its natural and necessary integration with other Earth Science disciplines such as Physical Oceanography and Geology, which were housed on the Marine campus. The university authorities revealed the decision was taken because the lab and radar facilities required for the course were located on the main campus. Former students had urged the authorities not to shift the department, stating that Meteorology was not a stand-alone subject. Its strength lay in its integration with allied Earth Science fields. Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences were inherently interconnected, particularly in understanding large-scale systems such as climate change, monsoons, and weather prediction. They said separating these disciplines across campuses would fragment the curriculum and weaken research collaborations. The authorities pointed out that the decision to shift the department from the lakeside campus to the main campus had been taken on the basis of a recommendation by a subcommittee of the Syndicate. They said a major research facility like the Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR) was located on the main campus. The shifting had been suggested to ease the woes that arose from carrying out various departmental functions from two campuses. The integration would resolve the problem, they added. Those opposing the relocation pointed out that the radar centre primarily served as a data collection centre and that the analysis of atmospheric data could be done remotely from anywhere in the world.
