Poonch, Oct 5: Thirty-five students and Principal of government Girls Higher secondary School Mandi here tested positive for covid-19 following which authorities have ordered closure of the institution for five days.

Official sources said that the 35 students and principal tested positive during a convid-19 testing camp in the area. They were isolated and asked informed about measures to be taken while they recuperate.

CEO Poonch Abdul Majid said that the institution has been ordered to be closed for five days. gns