Kochi : Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has decided to continue classes in online mode until Friday following the spread of chickenpox among students last week. The university extended the suspension of offline classes as a precautionary measure to prevent further transmission of the disease.
He said students who had developed symptoms of chickenpox had left the campus and the occupancy in the university hostels had fallen below 50%, which would significantly reduce the chances of further spread. The university shifted classes online after 12 students of the school of engineering (SoE) were diagnosed with chickenpox, while several others developed symptoms. A health department official said no new cases had been reported after the symptomatic students returned home. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Cusat registrar P C Harigovind told TOI that students who require laboratory facilities would continue to attend classes physically on campus. “Online classes were suggested for one more week to complete the incubation period of the disease,” the official said. The university departments have postponed internal assessment exams; however, university-level exams will continue to remain on prescribed dates. The health department officials visited the campus last week and instructed university authorities to ensure that symptomatic students remained in isolation. Download the TOI App.