Karnataka Student appearing for SSLC exam found positive for novel coronavirus

A student appearing for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams in Karnataka tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on Saturday, officials of the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) said. The student was writing the Mathematics exam at a centre in Hassan district when the authorities were informed about the situation, they added.

“The 16-year-old was attending the exam in a centre situated in Arkalgud town in Hassan. He had recovered from dengue recently and had sent the swab for testing after



developing an Influenza-like illness a couple of days back,” Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar confirmed during a press meet in Bengaluru.

He added that the examination centre chief was informed by the district administration as soon as the test results were out. “The student was immediately shifted to another separate classroom where he completed the examination. However, the case can be termed asymptomatic as the student is said to have recorded normal temperature before entering the exam hall,” Suresh Kumar said.