About 22 students and 3 teachers of a school in Asarganj Munger were found COVID positive on Friday, said the health department.
After receiving the information, a medical team rushed to the area and announced it as a containment zone.
Dr. Ajay Kumar Bharti, Civil Surgeon at Sadar Hospital, Munger said, “We are prepared and have created a containment zone in Asarganj. For precaution, medical teams have been constituted for screening.”
The incident came to light after a health department team conducted random tests of students and teachers after the opening of the school.
The students in the school are in the age group of 11 years to 14 years.
As the news of COVID-19 infection spread, there was anxiety among the villagers. The district administration alerted them and asked to take all safety measures.
In the secondary schools, the government has also started surprise inspection of academic activities from Thursday across the state. During the inspection, the officials will ensure that the Covid-19 guidelines, which include only 50% attendance of students on alternate days, social distancing, use of masks and handwash, besides all other precautions and required facilities, are strictly followed.
After secondary classes, the government also has to take a call on opening other schools from January 18. The board practical exams have also got underway, which would require greater caution.