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Jaundice Cases at Khurda Navodaya School Rise to 52, Limited Shutdown Considered

Water-sample results due Wednesday will determine if campus sources were contaminated.

Overview

  • The principal reported cases increased from 35–40 on Monday to 52 by Tuesday, with a few more positives later in the day.
  • Of 560 residents, 259 have left the hostel after reporting cold and fever, and symptomatic students were instructed to isolate at home.
  • Administrators are weighing a three-to-four day suspension for all classes except X and XII, which continue due to examinations.
  • The school suspended physical training, medical teams are conducting daily random testing, and students are being counseled on hygiene.
  • Watco collected samples from 12 campus points with results expected Wednesday, initially flagged five suspect sources, and re-cleaned tanks while supplying warm water.