186 school students test positive for Covid, campus declared containment zone

Mumbai: Almost 190 school students including teachers have tested positive for Covid-19 in Maharashtra as the state struggles to battle the sudden surge in Covid cases. The school premises have been declared a containment zone.

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The students are mostly from Amravati and Yavatmal, two districts that have contributed to a spike in virus cases in recent weeks.

Maharashtra recorded over 8,800 new cases in a single day on Wednesday, the biggest spike in four months.

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The state government and Mumbai police have warned of strict measures if people do not follow virus protocol and restrictions.

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Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has also ordered strict action against those who violate the rules and equally sought a report from the officials and the police for the same.