Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Jaundice Outbreak at Odisha Navodaya Vidyalaya
There is a jaundice outbreak at a school in Odisha, India.
The principal said that on Monday, there were 35 to 40 cases, and by Tuesday, the number went up to 52.
Students who had cold and fever were sent home to rest and stay away from others.
Over 250 students left the school because of this.
The school is taking steps to handle the situation, but the reason for the outbreak is not clear yet.
Jaundice outbreak reported at Navodaya Vidyalaya in Odisha, India.
Number of cases rose from 35-40 on Monday to 52 by Tuesday.
Students exhibiting cold and fever symptoms were sent home to isolate.
Over 250 students left the campus due to the outbreak.
Principal Kabita Kar confirmed the cases and the actions taken.
- Who
- Students of Navodaya Vidyalaya in Odisha
- What
- Jaundice outbreak
- When
- Between Monday and Tuesday
- Where
- Navodaya Vidyalaya, Odisha, India
- Why
- Cause of the outbreak not specified
- Location
- Odisha, India
- Institution
- Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Initial Cases
- 35-40
- Updated Cases
- 52
- Symptoms
- Cold and fever
- Action Taken
- Students sent home to isolate
- Reporting Source
- The Times of India
