Health crisis at DU halls

Since it's a contagious disease according to the doctors, it was only natural for us to expect that the authorities would have been activated to keep a check on the reasons for the spread. Had they been alert, the crisis that is looming large now could have been averted. Why did they wait till last Saturday to collect sample of drinking water from the halls for testing -- is a big question? Calling it an unpardonable delay wouldn't be an overstatement, simply because timely intervention by the authorities could have saved a lot of students from getting infected. According to reports, maintenance of hygiene standards in the kitchens left a lot to be desired. The authorities claim to have taken adequate measures in this respect, but visits to some of the spots revealed otherwise.

The students, not infected as yet, naturally have been spending their days in fear and uncertainty. They would be well-advised to be careful while drinking water or eating food from anywhere.

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The university authorities might have constraints, financial or otherwise, but unless they realise the gravity of the rapidly deteriorating situation, their limitations would not carry any weight. We hope the authorities will redouble their efforts and take immediate steps to minimise the worry of the students. On a longer-term basis, they must strive to radically improve the amenities to ensure that such a situation never arose again.