H1N1 scare at Bengaluru school: 500+ fall sick
Clarence High School in Bengaluru has suspended in-person classes until August 18 following a widespread illness outbreak among students and staff. More than 500 students were absent on the school's return after August 13, accounting for around 20% of the 2,500 student body. Two confirmed cases of H1N1 among students prompted the closure.
The school cited unhygienic conditions surrounding the campus caused by street food vendors as a contributing factor, alleging that waste attracted rodents and snakes, and that vendors operated without proper licenses. The school has requested intervention from local civic authorities to address these issues.
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