Covid found in 23 MBBS students in Mumbai amidst strict SOPs announced for reopening of schools

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On Thursday, 23 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students of Mumbai's KEM hospital were found Covid-19 positive with mild symptoms.

Two students have been admitted to Seven Hills Hospital for treatment while the other students have been quarantined at their homes.

This comes after Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, earlier today, announced strict standard operation procedures (SoPs) for reopening of school for classes 5 to 12 from October 4.

Speaking on the matter Pednekar said "We are investigating how the student got infected but there is a possibility that the infection spread due to a cultural and sports event held in the college."

Reports of this infection is a serious concern, Maharashtra Chief Minister has been regularly asking people to follow Covid-19 protocols appropriately even if the person is fully vaccinated but people seem to be ignoring it, she added.