The University of Colombo has moved several faculties to online and hybrid lectures for one week after a surge in dengue cases among students.
Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilaka said as such, lectures of the faculties of Arts, Law, Management, Education, and Science have been moved to online and hybrid lectures.
He said the decision was taken as the majority of patients are from the Faculty of Science, with 71 students contracting dengue and five currently receiving hospital treatment.
Indika Karunathilaka noted that rest is essential for recovery, and the online arrangement was introduced to allow affected students to focus on their health while ensuring academic activities continue uninterrupted.
The Vice Chancellor emphasized that the university has implemented multiple measures to control the situation and is closely monitoring the condition of hospitalized students.
Indika Karunathilaka reassured that the situation is under control, urging students to seek medical advice if they develop fever symptoms.
Importantly, he stressed that the university has not been closed and there is no expectation of such a closure. (Newswire)