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School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive

CHANDIGARH: A lab attendant reporting for work in Government Senior Secondary School in Behlana till Tuesday declared on Wednesday he tested positive for Covid-19, forcing the authorities to close the school for two to three days and sparking panic among staff members
School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive
School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive
Teachers of other government schools said this case would demotivate parents further from sending children to schools, demanding the education department hold a Covid-19 testing camp for all teachers. Staff said the lab attendant was feeling unwell — fever and difficulty in breathing — for the last few days. Although he did not interact with the students, he had met teachers, many of whom alleged they had got no information on whether the school was sanitised or not and if tests would be conducted.
When asked why he was coming to school when he was not feeling well, the attendant cited salary issues. “I am working on DC rate. Our principal accommodates us and had said we can come on alternate days, but we get salary as per attendance. I had raised the issue that I had no work in the school, but exemption could not be taken due to fear of salary cut.” He said he had met some staff members but maintained social distancing. He said he had gone to school on Tuesday but left after an hour as he felt unwell and got himself tested in the evening.
When contacted over phone, principal Savita Sharma said, “I was aware that he was unwell and had told him to stay at home. I had asked him on Tuesday as well if he had Covid-19 but he refused. I had sent him home when he felt too unwell. Till Wednesday, he had not informed me officially that he tested positive. I have been told by staff members that he has declared it on Facebook.” “As a precautionary measure I did not allow students in the school today and they will be asked to come only after two to three days. School has been sanitised. The staff who had come in touch with the attendant have been asked to stay at home for a few days,” she said.

School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive

School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive
School in Behlana closes as lab attendant tests positive

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