Univ. of Kelaniya closed for week

The faculties of the Kelaniya University, except the medical faculty, were closed today until May 4 due to an infection that has been spread all over the university, an official said.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said nearly 80 students who have been infected with indigestion and vomiting were admitted to hospitals.

“The decision to close the university was taken under the advices of the University Chief Medical Officer and the Public Health Officer. They have even announced the university students who stay at the university hostel to immediately vacate the hostel as a precaution,” the officials said.