Indian universities need immediate vaccination Updated: Updated: In some universities that have commenced physical classes, there has been a spike in cases Share Article AAA Medical staff from Chennai Corporation take swab tests from employees and students of a private college in Chennai. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu In some universities that have commenced physical classes, there has been a spike in cases As universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) across India prepare to bring students and faculty back on campus, COVID-19 cases are suddenly surging across the nation. More people are being infected and at a faster rate than before. Vaccination roll-out strategies targeting selected groups must be rapidly expanded along with public health efforts to bring normalcy.