Student tests positive for H1N1 fever at Cusat
A student was tested positive for H1N1 fever. A hostel inmate, the student has left for home after it was confirmed, they said. Hostels have not been closed, though inmates have been told to comply with the guidelines.
The departments have been told to switch to online classes, if about 50% of the students are experieincing fever. The fever situation is not alarming as there has been a general increase in such cases, they said.
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