Archive · 21 Jul 2026
World Cup Final and Flu Reduce School Attendance
Many students in Calcutta didn't go to school on Monday.
Some stayed up late to watch the World Cup Final where Spain won against Argentina.
Others were sick with flu.
Some schools had as few as 30% of students attending, while others had around 70%.
Schools postponed exams, and students discussed the match during breaks.
Many parents sent sick children to school for exams, but schools advised against it.
The flu is causing fever, cough, and sore throat, but the current Covid strain is mild.
Low school attendance in Calcutta due to World Cup Final and flu.
Attendance ranged from 30% to 70% in different schools.
Many students stayed up late to watch Spain win the World Cup.
Flu outbreak caused many students to miss school and exams.
Schools postponed exams and advised parents to keep sick children home.
Parents often send sick children to school for exams despite health risks.
Current Covid strain is mild and self-limiting.
Students discussed the match during school breaks.
- Who
- Students and parents in Calcutta
- What
- Low school attendance due to World Cup Final and flu
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Calcutta, India
- Why
- Students stayed up late to watch the World Cup Final and many are sick with flu.
Parental Priorities
School Health Policies
Exam Attendance
Parental Priorities
Parents prioritize exam attendance over child health, sending sick children to school.
School Health Policies
Schools advise parents to keep sick children home to prioritize health.
- Event
- World Cup Final and flu outbreak
- Date
- Monday
- Lowest Attendance
- 30%
- Highest Attendance
- 70%
- Common Illnesses
- Viral fever, cough, cold, sore throat
- Current Covid Strain
- Mild, self-limiting