16 of Baru Sahib Eternal University test +ve

Solan, March 5

Alarm bells have rung at the Baru Sahib-based Eternal University after 16 persons tested positive for Covid-19 today. The university recently resumed classes and students are coming from other states too.

Meanwhile, Sirmaur district today registered as many as 24 cases, including three from the Dolanji monastery, two from Rajgarh and three from Paonta Sahib.

Sirmaur DC RK Pruthi said the university authorities had been directed to ensure that students and staff were staggered during lunch, classes and other occasions. Those coming from outside should undergo an RT-PCR test and all Covid safety norms should be adhered to. He said the monastry authorities had also been directed to ensure testing of those coming from outside. — TNS