Udupi: District has witnessed the spread of Covid-19 cases that are rampant among students who are below 15.
A total of 1,597 Covid-19 cases are reported among children under 15 in the district, in the first three weeks of January.
The statistics available with the Ministry of Health in Udupi show that the spread of rampant viruses among children in the age group 11-15.
Of the 1,597 infected children in the first three weeks of January, 1,162 were in the age group 11-15.
While the district reported 7,666 cases in three weeks between 1 and 21 January, almost 55% of the infected ones were patients under 25.
A total of 4,150 of 7,666 were cases found in people who were under 25.
Increase in the number of cases in Between children it has become a cause of concern for the district education and administrative department.
District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr.
Nagabhushan Udoma told TI that the decision regarding the closure of the school or class in the case of children who challenge the virus, will be taken by the Ministry of Education, based on the number of cases.
“The majority of cases in Udupi Regency are people under 25 years old.
This district has also witnessed a rise in cases between children between the age group 11-15.
We have found a case after conducting a test in school recently.
The government has directed that schools must be closed if more than five cases are reported.
The decision in this case will be taken by the Department of Public Teaching, based on the school’s strength.
If the school reports one or two cases, the holiday will be stated only for a particular class.
This is the wisdom of the school To decide in such cases.
Only precautions to prevent the spread of viruses among children.
Covid-19 Cases in Udupi Total Date of Case Case in Thirs 15 years old Jan 15 607 157 Jan 16 591 135 Jan 17 801 108 Jan 19 683 190 Jan 21 767 219 Jan 21 1,018 288 Source: Ministry of Health
1,600 children under 15 tests + ve in Udupi in 3 weeks
