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JNU issues fresh directions to prevent spread of COVID-19 on campus
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Last Updated: Apr 04, 2021, 03:48 PM IST
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Delhi recorded 3,567 COVID-19 cases on Saturday and the positive rate continued to rise to 4.48 per cent from 4.11 per cent a day ago.
PTI
In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, the Jawaharlal Nehru University on Sunday issued fresh directions for students and staff members, including mandatory thermal screening and wearing of face mask at hostels and inside all buildings on campus. Delhi recorded 3,567 COVID-19 cases on Saturday and the positive rate continued to rise to 4.48 per cent from 4.11 per cent a day ago while 10 more people succumbed to the deadly virus.
Circular states violations to be dealt with as per govt. norms
To deal with the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday issued a circular, listing measures to be followed on campus.
The measures include mandatory thermal screening and wearing masks among others.
“Students and employees will be allowed in hostels, administrative buildings, school buildings, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Central Library and spaces, including shopping complexes and walking on the road, only if they wear masks,” the circular read.
It added that ahopkeepers, canteen staff, and faculty have also been instructed to wear masks at all times. “Any violation would attract closure of shop or canteen for two days initially. Further violation will be dealt with strictly as per guidelines and norms of the government of India, the Delhi government and the University notification, etc”, the circular warned.