Palghar School Student Death: 30 Students Under Observation As Authorities Launch Health Screening Drive To Trace Possible Infection Source
Palghar: Days after the death of a 7‑year‑old student of a residential school in Maharashtra’s Palghar, authorities launched a health screening drive to assess students’ condition and reviewed hygiene and other arrangements, officials said. Following the incident, 30 students from the school showing symptoms of cold, cough and fever were kept under observation at different hospitals in the…
Palghar: In the aftermath of a tragic death at a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar, health authorities have initiated a comprehensive screening drive to evaluate the well-being of the students. The deceased, a 7-year-old boy, was one of 30 pupils displaying symptoms of cold, cough and fever, who are currently being monitored in various hospitals within the district.
Earlier, a Class 1 student also succumbed to a high fever, which re-emerged and led to his death at a rural hospital. As a result, the school superintendent has been suspended for gross negligence, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has inspected the kitchen to collect samples for laboratory analysis. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the incident, assign responsibility, and propose preventive measures.
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