The UGC advised the universities and colleges to avoid large gatherings on campus. New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sent an advisory to varsities to take preventive measures to combat the threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) , as some cases of the virus have been reported in the country. The Commission has requested all universities and their affiliated colleges to take necessary precautions for "a coordinated and collective effort in a mission mode". The Commission has also asked varsities to follow the advisory released by it to help in prevention or reduction of the transmission of the virus. It advised the universities and colleges to avoid large gatherings on campus. "Any student/ staff with travel history to any COVID-19 affected country or in contact with such persons in last 28 days, should be monitored and home quarantined for 14 days," the advisory said. Coronavirus: Education Ministry Asks For Awareness Drive Amo...
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