Srinagar: As the fresh Covid cases are being reported from several regions of the country, including New Delhi, Kashmir too has reported two such cases.
Reports said that two female MDS students, studying at the Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar, have tested positive, however, the health officials maintained that the current strain is behaving mildly and does not pose a serious threat.
The two students are from Kerala and had recently returned to Srinagar after visiting their hometowns. Upon feeling unwell, they were advised to undergo testing at the Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, where they tested positive for COVID-19.
As per health officials both asymptomatic or experiencing only mild symptoms and do not require hospitalization. However, as per protocol, they have been isolated.
Professor (Dr) Sandeep Kour Bali, Principal of GDC Srinagar, told KNO that the students are isolated in the college hostel, with a separate washroom facility arranged for them.
She said all staff and students at the college have already received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster shot. “There is no need to panic. COVID-19, in its current form, is manifesting as a mild infection in many parts of the country and around the world,” she added.
Dr Bali said one student is experiencing mild symptoms while the other shows no symptoms at all. Both are reported to be in good health, and there is no cause for alarm.
Health experts have urged the public to remain vigilant but not alarmed, saying the present strain typically results in mild illness or no symptoms at all. They reassured that facilities have been upgraded since the first wave of COVID-19, and everything is in place to handle any potential escalation.
