Assam: TB outbreak at NIT Silchar, 11 students diagnosed with disease, SOP issued

Fear has gripped the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar following an outbreak of Tuberculosis (TB) disease. 

Eleven students from the institute have been diagnosed with TB. 

The sudden outbreak, which has occurred over the last two days, has primarily affected students residing in hostels 9a, 9b, and 9c of the institute.

In response to the situation, NIT authorities have issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to control the spread of this contagious disease. 

The SOP mandates the wearing of masks for everyone on campus, including students, staff and visitors.

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