University of Hyderabad urges students to vacate hostels amid COVID surge

Classes will continue online for all semesters. The end-semester evaluation will also be conducted in online/open book/take-home mode as was done during the second wave. 

University of Hyderabad (UoH) has urged students to return to their hometown amid the surge in COVID-19 cases on the campus. UoH said that it is to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19.  Recently, UoH had recorded 38 new COVID-19 cases, which raised concerns over the increasing number of cases. Though the University of Hyderabad has isolated students who tested positive, others who were staying in the hostels and other campus residences have been asked to return home to avoid exposure to the virus.  

Classes will continue online for all semesters. The end-semester evaluation will also be conducted in online/open book/take-home mode as was done during the second wave.  UoH Vice-Chancellor Prof BJ Rao said, “We are making all efforts to address the evolving situation, we may be forced to escalate our decision further if the numbers increase.”

Admitting that the university has limited resources to isolate infected students, officials said that increase in cases is causing stress on student welfare and healthcare systems available on the campus.

The varsity health centre is also making self-testing kits available at the pharmacy for those experiencing symptoms.
“The UoH will not be able to accommodate infected students and staff beyond a point. Therefore, we appeal to them to return to the safety of their homes,” said prof BJ Rao, UoH vice-chancellor. “While we are making all efforts to address the evolving situation, we may be forced to escalate our decision if the numbers increase,” the vice-chancellor added.
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