130 students tested positive for COVID-19: DPI
The Hindu
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As many as 130 students between classes I and X have tested positive for COVID-19, data collated from all 34 educational districts as on Monday by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has revealed.
The reports have been submitted by educational institutions where clusters were found. The highest number of COVID-19 cases has been reported in Chikkamagaluru district with 92 cases. All these students belong to the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
However, sources in the department said while the number of positive cases may be higher, these are the official statistics which have been collated by the department and reported by educational institutions.
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