UoH warns of Covid-19 violations by students on campus
Representative Image. HYDERABAD: A day after three students were tested Covid-19 positive, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has found several violations by students after the campus was reopened for laboratory/practical work.
Three master of science students in the School of Life Sciences were tested Covid-19 positive in the last six days. So far, the university has permitted over 700 research scholars and master's students to return to the campus to resume essential academic work and are currently preparing a road map for further normalisation over the next couple of months.
The task force had insisted on returning students presenting a Covid-19 negative report and staying in isolation at the designated facility on campus for seven days before they commence their academic work. However, authorities have found several instances of violations of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour by the students.
“For example, mixing in close proximity with other students without facial masks and leaving the isolation facility for departments before the mandatory seven-day period ends. This is not acceptable,” said Prof Vinod Pavarala, head of the UoH task force.
“If there is any escalation in cases on our campus, the university would be compelled to return to a more strict policy regarding in-person classes. Needless to say, this will also slow down the approach of the task force in recommending a gradual, staggered return to the campus by all students,” he added.
The university has appealed to all the returning students to follow all Covid-19 related norms while on campus.
Three master of science students in the School of Life Sciences were tested Covid-19 positive in the last six days. So far, the university has permitted over 700 research scholars and master's students to return to the campus to resume essential academic work and are currently preparing a road map for further normalisation over the next couple of months.
The task force had insisted on returning students presenting a Covid-19 negative report and staying in isolation at the designated facility on campus for seven days before they commence their academic work. However, authorities have found several instances of violations of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour by the students.
“For example, mixing in close proximity with other students without facial masks and leaving the isolation facility for departments before the mandatory seven-day period ends. This is not acceptable,” said Prof Vinod Pavarala, head of the UoH task force.
“If there is any escalation in cases on our campus, the university would be compelled to return to a more strict policy regarding in-person classes. Needless to say, this will also slow down the approach of the task force in recommending a gradual, staggered return to the campus by all students,” he added.
The university has appealed to all the returning students to follow all Covid-19 related norms while on campus.
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