MALAPPURAM: Following the outbreak of Covid-19 in Maranchery school, students and teachers of Vanneri Higher Secondary School in Perumbadappu in Malappuram have been confirmed with the virus. 53 students and 33 teachers contracted the virus here. The tests were carried out after a teacher of the school tested positive for Covid. The virus was confirmed in all of the teaching staff at the school. Vanneri school has been shut down following the outbreak.

After a student of Maranchery school tested positive, RTPCR tests were conducted at the school which revealed more cases. As many as 148 students and 39 teaching and non-teaching staff were affected by the disease. 590 students were tested for Covid-19. 348 higher secondary students will also be tested soon. Marachery school is likely to shut down as well.

Primary contacts of the infected persons will be subject to tests. Most of the teaching staff are from other districts. Vigil will be heightened in the area in the coming days.