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JNU issues advisory after rise in Covid cases and confirmed positive case in hostel
New Delhi: In response to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the city and a confirmed case at Godavari Hostel, Jawaharlal Nehru University has issued an advisory urging preventive measures across the campus.
A student tested positive for the virus on Saturday, prompting Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) to call for immediate action from the university administration.
On Sunday, JNUSU released a statement confirming that the student is recovering and experiencing only mild symptoms. "The chief medical officer (CMO) has informed us that current positive cases are being managed through home isolation, and there is no need for separate isolation wards at this stage.
Any such decisions will be taken based on the evolving situation," the statement read. The students' union also urged students to stay calm and avoid panic.
"The student who tested positive is doing well and currently only has a mild headache, with no fever or sore throat," it added.
The university's official advisory emphasised the importance of immediate preventive action to protect students, staff and residents.
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It requested all members of the university community to follow basic Covid-19 precautions, such as frequent handwashing or sanitisation, wearing masks during public gatherings and maintaining personal hygiene.
To ensure effective implementation of these measures, the administration has directed heads of academic units to establish departmental-level Covid monitoring committees. "Deans of schools and chairpersons of special centres are advised to constitute Covid monitoring committees at their respective levels," the advisory stated.
In addition, the university's health centre and security branch have been tasked with raising awareness among frontline staff. "The chief medical officer, along with the health centre and security branch, will take steps to inform and sensitise field workers," the communication added.
Students and staff are urged to report any positive cases immediately. For those in need of medical assistance, the university has provided emergency contact numbers, including access to ambulance services.
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