anna university College of Engineering, Anna University at Guindy in Chennai. Photo. C Suresh Kumar
Till Sept 9, the campus reported 222 fever cases, including two dengue cases. “The university has around 12,000 students. More than 20 students have returned to their hometowns after developing viral fever, officials said.
GCC health officials have not yet confirmed whether the students have dengue. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
The eight students who tested positive for fever have been admitted to hospitals,” said N Ilancheziyan, health officer, Alandur zone. Chennai: Following the death of an Anna University student from scrub typhus, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) conducted a fever screening camp on the campus and found eight students with high fever. They have been hospitalised. The students hospitalised in Madurai and Kallakurichi are stable. There is no cause for alarm. Download the TOI App.
Meanwhile, a postgraduate student who was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital on Saturday tested positive for dengue.