Madurai Medical College MBBS Student tested Covid-19 positive

A second-year MBBS student from Madurai Medical College tested Covid-19 positive on Tuesday in the first instance of a school or college student getting infected in Madurai district after classes resumed.

“The girl student who tested Covid-19 positive is from Trichy and her parents, who are also doctors, have taken her home. She is clinically asymptomatic. Samples were collected from all her contacts, including students and staff and they have all tested negative for Covid-19. There is no reason for any alarm,” said Dr V Dhanalakshmi, Madurai Medical College vice-principal. Disinfection measures are being regularly carried out and with all students vaccinated and following Covid-19 safety SOPs, the campus and hostels were safe, she said. “Though periodical Covid-19 testing is not necessary or recommended, students have to stay cautious and careful when dealing with patients,” added the vice-principal.

Meanwhile, corporation health officials said that Covid-19 cases in Madurai city continue to remain less and that efforts are being taken to ensure better compliance with Covid-19 safety norms. “Public as well as educational institutions must co-operate in ensuring that Covid-19 safety SOPs are strictly followed. Covid-19 vaccination is also being done with priority for students and staff from all educational institutions. Fever surveillance is also being monitored,” said a health official.