In large assistance for management rolled up with cluster cases on campus, more than 90% of students in the District of Dakshina Kannada, who qualified to take the Covid-19 vaccine, have received at least one dose so far.
The Head of the Institution in Karnataka Education Center said vaccination has helped them continue regular classes with confidence, especially because most students will get the second dose in one or two months.
Officials at the Ministry of Health also confirmed Covid cases on the campuses had shrunk for the past month.
Some students cannot take vaccines for health reasons and are considered vulnerable.
“This institution has not made specific provisions for them, except masking and initial testing if symptomatic,” said the Dean of Private Medical College.
More than 95% of students at the Mangalorangothri campus of Mangalore University in Konaje have been partially vaccinated against Covid-19.
“Only about 300 graduate students have not been vaccinated and they will get a shot on September 29,” said PS Yadapithaya, representative of Chancellor, MU.
“In addition, some teaching and non-teaching staff also have not taken Jab.
Vaccination has restored confidence in the campus.
But we will continue to follow the safety protocol and do not let our guard down.
Staff and students will often be reminded of the SOP.” Dr.
BV Rajesh , Reproductive Children’s Health Officers, DK, said: “We will start giving a second dose from next week.” Dr.
Jenifer Lolita C, Joint Director, Collegiate Education Department, DK, confirmed that almost all students in college under his jurisdiction have received at least one dose, while some vaccinated fully vaccinated.
The department’s jurisdiction spreads in Udupi, DK and Kodagu.
Dr.
Ashok H, Nodal Officer for Covid-19 in Dakshina Kannada, said that now two educational institutions in DK currently have a cluster outbreak.
They are located in Derlakatte and Kalladka.