56 students of Kerala's Thrissur medical college hospital test positive

Kerala is still battling with the increase in Covid 19 cases. Amid the surging cases in the state, nearly 39 MBBS students of Thrissur medical college hospital and 17 students of the dental college have tested positive for Covid-19. Moreover, some house surgeons and PG students are also  found to be positive.

Reportedly, the manager of the Indian Coffee House (ICH) inside the college premises succumbed to Covid 19 while under treatment. Another six staff of the ICH have also been found to be infected.

The principal of the college confirmed that a mass testing drive was conducted after the infection report surfaced. Among the students who are still in college due to their exams, eight students are tested positive. According to the college principal, all students who are infected had taken both doses of vaccines. The students who were not having exams have returned to their homes.

The liaison of the medical college hospital said the entry of the visitors is banned in the medical colleges.

While the rest of India is experiencing fewer cases after the devastating second wave, Kerala today posted its highest single-day count in 45 days.

On Tuesday, India reported 39,785 new cases and over 42% of the cases were from Kerala only.

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