Bengaluru school shuts down over flu concerns, government denies H1N1 outbreak
On August 12, Clarence High School in Bengaluru’s Richards Town suspended regular offline classes after over 500 students and several staff members reported flu-like symptoms. The government, however, denied reports of an H1N1 outbreak, stating that only two teachers had tested positive and were receiving treatment. Clarence High School, with around 2,500 students, confirmed at least two H1N1 cases and reported one staff member hospitalized.
The school closed from August 14 to 18 as a precautionary measure and remained shut until August 19, when online classes resumed. The administration monitored the health of students and staff during the closure, resuming in-person classes on August 19. Local MLA A C Srinivas intervened with civic authorities to address sanitation concerns, which included street vendors and unhygienic conditions around the school.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority conducted a sanitation program on Wednesday, cleaning and sanitizing the area near the school.
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