43 medical students down with COVID-19 in Telangana, college campus shut

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At least 43 medical students of a medical college in Telangana have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the authorities to shut down the campus.</p>
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The Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences at Bommakal in Karimnagar district had held its annual day festival about a week ago and the event is suspected to have triggered the outbreak.</p>
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Karimnagar district medical officer Dr Juveria said the government had not been informed about the intention to conduct a physical gathering of so many people for the annual day event. Many were reportedly not wearing masks during the function.</p>
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"So far 200 people have been tested. On Monday, there will be a special camp to test all 1,000 people on the campus,'' Dr Juveira said.</p>
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Reports say 13 students tested positive on Saturday while another 26 tested positive on Sunday.</p>
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Samples of 13 passengers who came to Hyderabad from abroad and tested positive have been sent for genome sequencing and results are expected by today.</p>
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As many as 979 passengers had arrived from 11 'at-risk' countries and even those who tested negative have been asked to stay under home quarantine for 14 days and get tested on the 8th day after arrival.</p>