150 Students Infected in Surat Schools; 18 Girls Hospitalized

In Gujarat’s Surat district, around 150 students from three schools got sick with a viral infection. Eighteen of the sick students, all girls, had to be taken to the hospital with fevers, officials said on Sunday. These schools are located in Wadi village, where there are over 650 students in total.

Dr. Anil Patel, the Chief District Health Officer, explained that the students showed signs of upper respiratory infections, like coughs and fevers, over the last few days. A medical team of more than 30 health workers went to the school to check on the kids and make sure they are okay.

The school principal, Jaideepsinh Rathod, said that many students complained about feeling unwell, so he quickly contacted local health services. After checking them, 18 girls were hospitalized for their fevers.

To stop the infection from spreading, the staff is keeping students with coughs and fevers away from others and giving them face masks to wear. Local authorities are worried about the health of all students and are working hard to manage the situation. MLA Ganpat Vasava also visited the schools to see how students are doing.