
COVID-19 infections reported from Odisha’s educational institutes
The Hindu
Following improvement in COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has announced to open Classes VI and above in the State
Odisha’s plans to gradually open schools and colleges received a setback after COVID-19 infections were reported from different educational institutes.
For the past few days, students of St. Mary’s Girls’ High School in Sundargarh district were showing symptoms of cold and cough. Suspecting COVID-19 infection, the headmistress of the high school organised screening of all students.
As many as 53 girls belonging to Class 8, 9 and 10 were found to be infected with COVID-19. Anticipating that the infection could spread further, authorities of St Mary’s Girls’ High School informed district authorities, who organised a screening of all students on November 21.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












