Himachal Agricultural University declared containment zone after 51 test COVID positive

All the students who have tested positive have been now kept in isolation in the hostels. The SDM stated that the action has been taken to ensure the safety and security of staff and students.

Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University has been declared a containment zone after 51 students tested positive for COVID-19. Palampur SDM Ritesh Guleria said the entire Gauri Hostel, Rukmani Hostel, Parvati Hostel, Dhauladhar Hostel, and Shivalik Hostel complex has been declared containment zones. Along with this, the premises of Kailash Bhavan and the farmer's hostel have been declared a buffer zone with immediate effect, after the positive detection of 51 hostel inmates.

All the students who have tested positive have been now kept in isolation in the hostels. The SDM stated that the action has been taken to ensure the safety and security of staff and students. To avoid overcrowding, Section 144 of the CPC had been implemented in the area. Essential commodities stores, such as those selling milk, fruits and vegetables, pharmaceuticals, eggs, meat, and groceries, would be opened as per the time fixed by the administration. The situation will be reviewed again after two days, Guleria stated. 

Guleria further stated that, despite repeated requests, residents of the town were not adhering to government-issued safety guidelines. The government had asked individuals to go to the local health center for a Covid test if they experienced a cough, cold, fever, or chest infection. The government had also initiated large-scale testing, which was also conducted at the local bus stand today. More teams have been kept on standby for testing in the town, the SDM said. 

Regular announcements were being made, suggesting that students remain indoors and cooperate with the administration. Students were assured that the administration had made adequate arrangements for the supply of vital products and helplines numbers for medical emergencies had also been provided, he added. 

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