Coronavirus outbreak makes high alert at Karnataka schools

The Karnataka government has directed school authorities to grant leave to students and staff suffering from cold or fever in the light of renewed coronavirus (COVID -19) fears.

The Karnataka Department of Public Instruction has directed schools across the state to grant leave to students and staff suffering from fever, cold, cough and other respiratory infections.

Meanwhile, the state health department is on high alert after a techie working in the city tested positive for coronavirus in Hyderabad.

"A



Telangana techie tested positive for coronavirus in Hyderabad," said Karnataka Health Minister Sriramulu on Tuesday at an emergency meeting at the Vidhan Souda, referring to the employee who works in the city.

"If any student, teacher of staff is suffering from respiratory infections, they should be granted leave. They should be allowed to come back to school only after confirming from the doctor that they are cured. In case of a student or staff staying at hostels developing any symptoms, they should be kept in a separate room," said the government circular.