Manipal Institute of Technology declared as containment zone

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With a large number of Covid-19 cases found in the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, the district administration has declared the MIT campus area as a containment zone. Out of the 32 fresh coronavirus cases reported on Tuesday, 27 were from MIT. Out of 42 cases reported on Wednesday, 26 were from MIT.

The students have their final examination on Friday and the district administration had instructed the institution to conduct the examination with all Covid-19 protocols. The institute is yet to take a decision on postponing the examinations.